Postcode WF2 7PU 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 126.7 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 2.3 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 126.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF2 7PU.
Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe near WF2 7PU 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Betty Eastwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Betty Eastwood Park |
Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £308,000 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 | 89 | £405,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £171,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £132,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield South
In the WF2 7PU postcode area, located within Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 7PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hall Green Minimart | 1 Painthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3JU | Walking directions to Hall Green Minimart |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 59-59a Stoney Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3JR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.