Postcode WF2 8EW 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 very high crime levels, with around 130.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lupset is £40,312 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Lupset has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,498 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Lupset has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.5% 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 per household in Lupset is £40,312 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 133 ft away from WF2 8EW.
Lupset near WF2 8EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Wakefield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,237 up to £495,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £329,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £101,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £208,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £162,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield West
In the WF2 8EW postcode area, located within Lupset, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 8EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shell Select | Wakefield Road, Flushdyke, Ossett, WF5 9AD | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Wakefield Road, Flushdyke, Ossett, WF5 9AD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 319 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9DD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.