Postcode WF2 7NP 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.0 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 1.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Betty Eastwood Park.
Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,091 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.3% 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 per household in Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe is £47,083 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 13 ft away from WF2 7NP.
Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe near WF2 7NP 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Betty Eastwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Betty Eastwood Park |
Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £306,000 in Wakefield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 87 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £171,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield South
In the WF2 7NP postcode area, located within Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 7NP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | D B Foodstores | 7 Hendal Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7QR | Walking directions to D B Foodstores |
| 0.5 mi | R Manders Convenience Store | 23-33 Hoyland Road, Wakefield, WF2 7HD | Walking directions to R Manders Convenience Store |
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.