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WF2 7PR

Melton Road

Wakefield South

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Overview

Postcode WF2 7PR 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 very high crime levels, with around 131.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe is £47,083 per year. The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg, about 2.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Betty Eastwood Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
30.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,378 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.1%

Approximately 30.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe is £47,083 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF2 7PR.

Flood risk

No risk

Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe near WF2 7PR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF2 7PR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBetty Eastwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Betty Eastwood Park

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
6,160.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
81.8(+85%)
Public order
15.13(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.82(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.51(-40%)
Vehicle crime
5.2(-8%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
89.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.94%
Other White
6
2.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.43%
Indian
3
1.08%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
40
20.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
17.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
17.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
16.41%
Level 3 (A level)
29
14.87%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
35.4%
Social rents from council
28
24.78%
Owns outright
23
20.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.62%
Other social rented
6
5.31%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Wakefield South

Median price£276,000
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)150
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £383K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £276,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Wakefield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,750 up to £1,450,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached62£397,500£315
Semi-Detached61£240,000£264
Terraced17£138,000£162
Flats10£98,750£164

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wakefield South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£313,550£70,000£175,000£70,000
2017£324,950£81,000£127,500£75,000
2018£324,950£80,000£169,950£78,000
2019£312,500£79,995£155,500£85,000
2020£320,000£51,250£167,500£85,000
2021£355,000£121,500£215,000£103,750
2022£383,995£95,000£234,995£160,000
2023£386,998£104,000£228,996£106,750
2024£414,248£115,000£215,000£135,000
2025£400,000£87,500£242,246£130,000
2026£412,500£123,750£212,500£152,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£123£176£94
2017£226£134£155£99
2018£230£152£185£98
2019£216£147£187£104
2020£246£133£214£114
2021£259£157£208£130
2022£270£159£218£187
2023£276£172£227£146
2024£291£183£238£164
2025£308£160£259£161
2026£301£173£253£152
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF2 7PR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF2 7PR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Nov 2025138, Wharncliffe Road, Wakefield, WF2 7PZSemi-DetachedFreehold£173,000
07 Nov 2025171, Wharncliffe Road, Wakefield, WF2 7PZSemi-DetachedFreehold£136,000
18 Aug 202598, Wharncliffe Road, Wakefield, WF2 7PZSemi-DetachedFreehold£202,500
06 Jun 202530, Fairbrook Road, Wakefield, WF2 7PTSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
28 Apr 202510, Melton Road, Wakefield, WF2 7PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the WF2 7PR postcode area, located within Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF2 7PR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableCamphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd)Special post 16 institution

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryHendal Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNurseryCrigglestone Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 7PR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF2 7PR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miHall Green Minimart1 Painthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3JUWalking directions to Hall Green Minimart
0.4 miCo-op Food59-59a Stoney Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3JRWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 7PR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shabaan Saleem

Wakefield South - 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 SouthE05001462
ParishWakefield, unparished areaE43000299
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kettlethorpe & ChapelthorpeE02002474
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 037DE01011943
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF2 7PR

Is WF2 7PR (Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe) safe?

The area around WF2 7PR records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WF2 7PR?

The median sale price around WF2 7PR in Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe is £276,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF2 7PR?

There are 7 schools close to WF2 7PR, including Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd) (Requires improvement), Hendal Primary School (Good) and Crigglestone Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF2 7PR?

WF2 7PR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,378 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF2 7PR (Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe) in Parliament and on the local council?

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