Postcode WF2 7AR 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 Durkar & Crigglestone area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Durkar & Crigglestone is £53,816 per year. The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg located about 1.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Durkar & Crigglestone has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,907 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Durkar & Crigglestone has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Durkar & Crigglestone is £53,816 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from WF2 7AR.
Durkar & Crigglestone near WF2 7AR has very low 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 219 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 | 88 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £203,725 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield Rural
In the WF2 7AR postcode area, located within Durkar & Crigglestone, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 7AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Peel Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 7BL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, WF4 3BB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 435 Denby Dale Road East, Wakefield, WF4 3AT | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.