Postcode WF2 8BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Wakefield West ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region , and forms part of the Lupset area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 115.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lupset is £34,800 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Lupset has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,341 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Lupset has a high crime rate, with approximately 115.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 72.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 53.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Lupset is £34,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 207 ft away from WF2 8BJ.
Lupset near WF2 8BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £200,750 in Wakefield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £605,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £329,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £206,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £165,000 |
10 years price trend in Wakefield West
In the WF2 8BJ postcode area, located within Lupset, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.