Postcode WF2 9FQ 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 Thornes area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 273.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thornes is £42,927 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Clarence Park.
Thornes has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,437 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Thornes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 273.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thornes is £42,927 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from WF2 9FQ.
Thornes near WF2 9FQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
| 0.7 mi | Wakefield Kirkgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Clarence Park | Medium | Walking directions to Clarence Park |
| 0.4 mi | Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Gardens |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Wakefield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,237 up to £495,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £329,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £101,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £208,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £162,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield West
In the WF2 9FQ postcode area, located within Thornes, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 9FQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Continental Food Store | 125 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW | Walking directions to Continental Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Ings Road, Wakefield, WF2 9SD | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Westgate Express | 62 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1XH | Walking directions to Westgate Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 1 Ings Road, Wakefield, WF1 1RS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Shop | 43 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JX | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
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.