Postcode WF2 6QJ is located in a major urban area, within the Wakefield Rural ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe is £47,083 per year. The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg located about 2.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,279 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 51.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe is £47,083 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from WF2 6QJ.
Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe near WF2 6QJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 220 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Wakefield Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,750 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 78 | £327,500 |
| Flats | 13 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 89 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £203,725 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield Rural
In the WF2 6QJ postcode area, located within Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.