Postcode WF2 9HW 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 119.0 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,129 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 55.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF2 9HW.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw near WF2 9HW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 9HW postcode area, located within Alverthorpe & Flanshaw, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 9HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Thirlmere Stores | 46 Thirlmere Road, Wakefield, WF2 9ER | Walking directions to Thirlmere Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 169 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9PP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Alverthorpe Mini Market | 162 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9PY | Walking directions to Alverthorpe Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 82 Batley Road, Wakefield, WF2 0AE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Dokrat News | 44-46 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9PD | Walking directions to Dokrat News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.