Postcode WF2 7QL 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 1.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 48.8% 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 7QL.
Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe near WF2 7QL 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.
Based on 195 recent sales, the median property price is £294,496 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 | 85 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £244,748 |
| Terraced | 35 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield South
In the WF2 7QL postcode area, located within Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 7QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | D B Foodstores | 7 Hendal Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7QR | Walking directions to D B Foodstores |
| 0.3 mi | R Manders Convenience Store | 23-33 Hoyland Road, Wakefield, WF2 7HD | Walking directions to R Manders Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.