Postcode WF2 8NJ 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 Alverthorpe & Flanshaw area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £39,800 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,521 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £39,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from WF2 8NJ.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw near WF2 8NJ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Wakefield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £605,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £111,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £165,000 |
10 years price trend in Wakefield West
In the WF2 8NJ postcode area, located within Alverthorpe & Flanshaw, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.