Postcode WF2 7PW 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 120.1 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 2.2 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 120.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe is £38,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF2 7PW.
Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe near WF2 7PW 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 2.2 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 204 recent sales, the median property price is £297,498 in Wakefield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,100 up to £1,480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 92 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 69 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield South
In the WF2 7PW postcode area, located within Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 7PW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hall Green Minimart | 1 Painthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3JU | Walking directions to Hall Green Minimart |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 59-59a Stoney Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3JR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | D B Foodstores | 7 Hendal Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7QR | Walking directions to D B Foodstores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.