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WF2 7BH

Denby Dale Road

Wakefield Rural

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Detailed insights for WF2 7BH

Overview

Postcode WF2 7BH 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 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Durkar & Crigglestone is £53,816 per year. The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg, about 1.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Pugneys Country Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Durkar & Crigglestone has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Durkar & Crigglestone has a high crime rate, with approximately 81 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Durkar & Crigglestone is £53,816 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from WF2 7BH.

Flood risk

Low

Durkar & Crigglestone near WF2 7BH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF2 7BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPugneys Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Pugneys Country Park

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
182.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.49(-20%)
Other theft
15.43(+132%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.12(-8%)
Vehicle crime
8.49(+51%)
Burglary
7.72(+51%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
97.25%
Other White
2
0.78%
Indian
1
0.39%
Other Asian
1
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.39%
Total population: 255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
26.55%
Level 3 (A level)
50
22.12%
No qualifications
44
19.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
75
56.82%
Owns with a mortgage
46
34.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.03%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.03%
Social rents from council
3
2.27%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Wakefield Rural

Median price£248,000
Price per sq ft£273
Sales (last 12 months)228
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £325K

Based on 228 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 (about £273 per square foot) in Wakefield Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wakefield Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached74£385,000£305
Semi-Detached104£231,500£267
Terraced41£184,000£256
Flats9£135,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wakefield Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£264,000£154,900£149,950£138,000
2017£280,000£109,995£150,000£130,000
2018£277,498£108,000£164,000£132,250
2019£310,000£114,500£160,000£143,000
2020£297,000£104,000£175,000£153,500
2021£300,000£116,250£180,000£153,000
2022£375,500£122,000£211,000£170,000
2023£320,000£123,000£205,000£186,000
2024£325,000£140,000£215,000£180,000
2025£345,000£134,000£223,000£189,625
2026£390,000£220,000£235,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£190£187£171
2017£210£181£186£162
2018£213£180£192£169
2019£217£160£194£163
2020£233£152£207£183
2021£251£182£223£189
2022£270£183£249£209
2023£260£201£248£203
2024£283£217£240£226
2025£294£192£260£247
2026£306£179£275£258
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wakefield Rural in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF2 7BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF2 7BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Sept 2025324, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, WF2 7BHDetachedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the WF2 7BH postcode area, located within Durkar & Crigglestone, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF2 7BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryThe Mount Junior Infant & Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miSecondaryTrinity Academy CathedralAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryMethodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication ResourceVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 7BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF2 7BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLondisDenby Dale Road, Wakefield, WF4 3BBWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district.

Band A£1,531
Band B£1,786
Band C£2,042
Band D£2,297
Band E£2,807
Band F£3,318
Band G£3,828
Band H£4,594

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF2 7BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Nicholls

Wakefield Rural - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jade Botterill

Ossett and Denby Dale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyOssett and Denby DaleE14001418
WardWakefield RuralE05001461
ParishCrigglestoneE04013423
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Durkar & CrigglestoneE02002473
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 036DE01011937
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF2 7BH

Is WF2 7BH (Durkar & Crigglestone) safe?

The area around WF2 7BH records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WF2 7BH?

The median sale price around WF2 7BH in Durkar & Crigglestone is £248,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 228 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF2 7BH?

There are 3 schools close to WF2 7BH, including The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School (Good), Trinity Academy Cathedral (Outstanding) and Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF2 7BH?

WF2 7BH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,645 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF2 7BH (Durkar & Crigglestone) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ossett and Denby Dale covering WF2 7BH is Jade Botterill (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andy Nicholls (Labour Party).

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