Postcode WF2 8EY 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 61.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF2 8EY.
Lupset near WF2 8EY 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £198,500 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 | 16 | £314,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £206,500 |
| Terraced | 34 | £163,750 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield West
In the WF2 8EY postcode area, located within Lupset, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 8EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lupset Mini Market | 11 Waterton Road, Wakefield, WF2 8HS | Walking directions to Lupset Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Lupset Convenience Store | 173 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BQ | Walking directions to Lupset Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | George A Green Road, Wakefield, WF2 8FE | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Cross Lane Mini Mart | 124 Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8BQ | Walking directions to Cross Lane Mini Mart |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.