Postcode WF2 9BG 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 Alverthorpe & Flanshaw area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.8 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,477 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from WF2 9BG.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw near WF2 9BG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Wakefield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £730,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield North
In the WF2 9BG postcode area, located within Alverthorpe & Flanshaw, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 9BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Lupset Convenience Store | 173 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BQ | Walking directions to Lupset Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sun Mini Market | 56 Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8TU | Walking directions to Sun Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Dokrat News | 44-46 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9PD | Walking directions to Dokrat News |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.