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WF2 8YG

Wakefield West

Wakefield

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Wakefield / Lupset / Wakefield West / WF2 8YG

Overview

Postcode WF2 8YG 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 148.8 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 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
52.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Lupset has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

52.3%

Approximately 52.3% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 99 ft away from WF2 8YG.

Flood risk

No risk

Lupset near WF2 8YG 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
3,772.3 per km²

Demographics

British
237
86.18%
Other White
13
4.73%
Indian
7
2.55%
Other
4
1.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.09%
Total population: 275

Housing

Other social rented
58
45.31%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.78%
Owns outright
16
12.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.81%
Social rents from council
9
7.03%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Wakefield West

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)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£329,000
Flats5£100,000
Semi-Detached46£206,500
Terraced25£165,000

10 years price trend in Wakefield West

Schools

In the WF2 8YG postcode area, located within Lupset, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableEvolve AcademyAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryWakefield Snapethorpe Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.