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WF2 8SJ

Wakefield West

Wakefield

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Detailed insights for WF2 8SJ

Overview

Postcode WF2 8SJ 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 177.6 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Thornes Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
178
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
37.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Lupset has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,151 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Lupset has a very high crime rate, with approximately 177.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

37.4%

Approximately 37.4% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Lupset is £34,800 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from WF2 8SJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Lupset near WF2 8SJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF2 8SJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Wakefield Westgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF2 8SJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThornes ParkLargeWalking directions to Thornes Park

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
6,363.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
297
85.1%
Other White
32
9.17%
African
6
1.72%
Other Black
3
0.86%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.86%
Total population: 349

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
39
28.06%
Owns outright
35
25.18%
Owns with a mortgage
32
23.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.51%
Other social rented
13
9.35%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Wakefield West

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)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wakefield West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£314,000
Flats7£100,000
Semi-Detached54£206,500
Terraced34£163,750

10 year median price trend in Wakefield West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield West.

Schools

In the WF2 8SJ postcode area, located within Lupset, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF2 8SJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Michael's CofE AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryTrinity Academy CathedralAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 8SJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF2 8SJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCross Lane Mini Mart124 Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8BQWalking directions to Cross Lane Mini Mart
0.2 miLupset Convenience Store173 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BQWalking directions to Lupset Convenience Store
0.2 miLupset Mini Market11 Waterton Road, Wakefield, WF2 8HSWalking directions to Lupset Mini Market
0.2 miAsdaDewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BLWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miMorrisons DailyDewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.