Postcode WF2 9DA 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £46,338 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.0 miles away. There are 7 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 91.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £46,338 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from WF2 9DA.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw near WF2 9DA 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 in Wakefield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 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 | 25 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 27 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £202,500 |
| Terraced | 53 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield North
In the WF2 9DA postcode area, located within Alverthorpe & Flanshaw, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 9DA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 319 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9DD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Lupset Mini Market | 11 Waterton Road, Wakefield, WF2 8HS | Walking directions to Lupset Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Lupset Convenience Store | 173 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BQ | Walking directions to Lupset Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.