Postcode WF2 7NJ is located in a major urban area, within the Wakefield South ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region , and forms part of the Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 117.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe is £38,900 per year. The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg located about 2.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Betty Eastwood Park.
Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,554 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe has a high crime rate, with approximately 117.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 51.3% 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 of residents in Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe is £38,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 202 ft away from WF2 7NJ.
Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe near WF2 7NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 210 recent sales, the median property price is £284,998 in Wakefield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,100 up to £1,480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 90 | £421,373 |
| Flats | 8 | £181,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 78 | £231,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £132,500 |
10 years price trend in Wakefield South
In the WF2 7NJ postcode area, located within Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.