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WF2 8DP

Avondale Street

Wakefield West

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Overview

Postcode WF2 8DP 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 Agbrigg & Belle Isle area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Agbrigg & Belle Isle is £38,876 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Kirkgate, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Thornes Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
156
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Agbrigg & Belle Isle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Agbrigg & Belle Isle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Agbrigg & Belle Isle is £38,876 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 180 ft away from WF2 8DP.

Flood risk

Low

Agbrigg & Belle Isle near WF2 8DP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wakefield Kirkgate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF2 8DP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Wakefield Kirkgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate
0.6 mi

Wakefield Westgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF2 8DP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThornes ParkLargeWalking directions to Thornes Park
0.3 miClarence ParkMediumWalking directions to Clarence Park
0.3 miHolmfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Holmfield Park

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
1,105.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.91(+54%)
Vehicle crime
18.64(+231%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.32(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.32(-21%)
Burglary
11.32(+122%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
85.19%
Other White
25
7.72%
Pakistani
11
3.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.23%
Roma
3
0.93%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
64
22.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
19.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
17.56%
No qualifications
40
14.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.62%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
33.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
31.3%
Owns outright
36
27.48%
Other social rented
6
4.58%
Social rents from council
2
1.53%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Wakefield West

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £265K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Wakefield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,237 up to £495,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£332,000£273
Semi-Detached55£195,000£236
Terraced26£154,500£181
Flats7£86,000£157

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wakefield West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209,950£93,750£146,000£105,000
2017£219,950£80,000£130,000£111,750
2018£240,000£120,000£152,500£105,000
2019£295,000£84,950£154,995£115,000
2020£272,495£149,975£165,000£112,000
2021£300,500£179,950£180,000£135,000
2022£303,995£82,000£199,000£148,000
2023£293,995£97,500£206,400£140,000
2024£283,498£100,000£204,995£162,000
2025£320,000£92,500£196,750£158,750
2026£360,000£91,500£220,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£218£154£166£117
2017£194£144£157£137
2018£212£187£171£145
2019£244£152£171£133
2020£235£203£201£143
2021£253£213£196£155
2022£272£153£232£171
2023£279£161£232£186
2024£272£160£244£228
2025£280£160£235£187
2026£276£159£259£181
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF2 8DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF2 8DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 202522, Avondale Street, Wakefield, WF2 8DPTerracedFreehold£99,750
16 May 202530, Avondale Street, Wakefield, WF2 8DPTerracedFreehold£142,250
08 May 20257, Avondale Street, Wakefield, WF2 8DPTerracedFreehold£165,000
03 Mar 202517, Avondale Street, Wakefield, WF2 8DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£174,000
28 May 202513, Tew Street, Wakefield, WF2 8DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£188,000

Schools

In the WF2 8DP postcode area, located within Agbrigg & Belle Isle, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF2 8DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryMethodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication ResourceVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWakefield Lawefield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 mi16 plusCAPA CollegeFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 8DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF2 8DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's1 Ings Road, Wakefield, WF1 1RSWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalIngs Road, Wakefield, WF1 1RSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseIngs Road, Wakefield, WF2 9SDWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.5 miMorrisonsAlmshouse Lane, Wakefield, WF1 1YAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miOrzelek International Foods19 George Street, Wakefield, WF1 1NEWalking directions to Orzelek International Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,672
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,372

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 8DP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hilary Gail Mitchell

Wakefield West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Simon Lightwood

Wakefield and Rothwell - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyWakefield and RothwellE14001560
WardWakefield WestE05001463
ParishWakefield, unparished areaE43000299
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Agbrigg & Belle IsleE02002467
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 030AE01011898
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF2 8DP

Is WF2 8DP (Agbrigg & Belle Isle) safe?

The area around WF2 8DP records about 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WF2 8DP?

The median sale price around WF2 8DP in Agbrigg & Belle Isle is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF2 8DP?

There are 14 schools close to WF2 8DP, including Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource (Good), Wakefield Lawefield Primary School (Good) and CAPA College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF2 8DP?

The closest station to WF2 8DP is Wakefield Kirkgate, about 849 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF2 8DP?

WF2 8DP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,102 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF2 8DP (Agbrigg & Belle Isle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering WF2 8DP is Simon Lightwood (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hilary Gail Mitchell (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.