Postcode WF2 8LX 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 193.6 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 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Lupset has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,637 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Lupset has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 37.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 53 ft away from WF2 8LX.
Lupset near WF2 8LX 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8LX postcode area, located within Lupset, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | 323 Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8JN | |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 319 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9DD |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.