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WF2 9AG

Love Lane

Wakefield North

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Overview

Postcode WF2 9AG is located in a major urban area, within the Wakefield North ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Wakefield St John's area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 226.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wakefield St John's is £47,763 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Coronation Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
227
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Wakefield St John's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,274 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wakefield St John's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 226.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.8%

Approximately 13.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Wakefield St John's is £47,763 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 319 ft away from WF2 9AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Wakefield St John's near WF2 9AG 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF2 9AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Wakefield Westgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate
0.9 mi

Wakefield Kirkgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF2 9AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCoronation GardensSmallWalking directions to Coronation Gardens

Area Profile

Population
869
Population density
8,190.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
112.62(+155%)
Public order
25.8(+192%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.97(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.13(+111%)
Drugs
15.69(+337%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
594
68.67%
Pakistani
104
12.02%
Other White
48
5.55%
African
19
2.2%
Caribbean
15
1.73%
Total population: 865

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
188
22.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
161
19.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
142
17.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
138
16.69%
Level 3 (A level)
100
12.09%
Total 16+ residents: 827

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
22
37.93%
Owns with a mortgage
14
24.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
24.14%
Social rents from council
5
8.62%
Other social rented
3
5.17%
Total households: 58

Property prices in Wakefield North

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)171
Typical range (middle 50%)£129K – £242K

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Wakefield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £777,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wakefield North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£315,000£291
Semi-Detached52£210,000£237
Terraced67£160,000£197
Flats28£110,000£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wakefield North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249,995£85,000£159,995£105,000
2017£237,500£94,000£140,000£133,000
2018£272,500£97,500£160,000£149,498
2019£265,000£87,500£167,000£128,750
2020£245,000£102,500£165,000£131,000
2021£292,500£90,000£182,500£140,000
2022£322,500£120,000£187,500£150,000
2023£342,500£108,205£196,000£155,000
2024£278,500£103,500£169,000£150,000
2025£295,000£115,000£200,000£157,150
2026£325,000£52,500£230,000£151,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205£151£188£137
2017£207£145£162£158
2018£213£167£166£180
2019£228£151£174£144
2020£226£142£195£158
2021£242£159£198£168
2022£272£192£215£182
2023£264£211£207£175
2024£298£187£209£181
2025£288£176£227£188
2026£280£81£271£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF2 9AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF2 9AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 20267, Finchdale Close, Wakefield, WF1 2GBTerracedFreehold£200,000
13 May 20253, Finchdale Close, Wakefield, WF1 2GBTerracedFreehold£190,000
23 Oct 202514, Carnforth Avenue, Wakefield, WF1 2GDTerracedFreehold£195,000
28 Mar 202523, Carnforth Avenue, Wakefield, WF1 2GDTerracedFreehold£192,000
30 Sept 20251, Marlborough Street, Wakefield, WF2 9QSTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the WF2 9AG postcode area, located within Wakefield St John's, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF2 9AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 mi16 plusCAPA CollegeFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

0.3 mi16 plusHeart of Yorkshire Education GroupFurther education

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWakefield Lawefield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 9AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF2 9AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miKhan's1 Plumpton Street, Wakefield, WF2 9RAWalking directions to Khan's
0.2 miContinental Food Store125 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EWWalking directions to Continental Food Store
0.4 miWestgate Express62 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1XHWalking directions to Westgate Express
0.4 miDokrat News44-46 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9PDWalking directions to Dokrat News
0.4 miThe Food WarehouseIngs Road, Wakefield, WF2 9SDWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,672
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,372

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF2 9AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elizabeth Rhodes

Wakefield North - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Simon Lightwood

Wakefield and Rothwell - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyWakefield and RothwellE14001560
WardWakefield NorthE05001460
ParishWakefield, unparished areaE43000299
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield St John'sE02002456
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 019AE01011920
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF2 9AG

Is WF2 9AG (Wakefield St John's) safe?

The area around WF2 9AG records about 227 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near WF2 9AG?

The median sale price around WF2 9AG in Wakefield St John's is £180,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF2 9AG?

There are 15 schools close to WF2 9AG, including CAPA College (Outstanding), Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (Good) and Wakefield Lawefield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF2 9AG?

The closest station to WF2 9AG is Wakefield Westgate, about 212 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF2 9AG?

WF2 9AG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,274 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF2 9AG (Wakefield St John's) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering WF2 9AG is Simon Lightwood (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elizabeth Rhodes (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.