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WF2 9JX

Oakwood Avenue

Wakefield North

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Overview

Postcode WF2 9JX 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 Lupset area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lupset is £40,312 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate, about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Lupset has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,145 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Lupset has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 53.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Lupset is £40,312 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF2 9JX.

Flood risk

No risk

Lupset near WF2 9JX 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
455
Population density
3,726.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.8(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.24(+14%)
Public order
10.41(+18%)
Vehicle crime
10.41(+85%)
Other crime
6.25(+87%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
386
84.65%
Indian
32
7.02%
Pakistani
7
1.54%
Other Asian
7
1.54%
African
7
1.54%
Total population: 456

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
31.07%
Level 3 (A level)
75
19.58%
No qualifications
67
17.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
12.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
8.62%
Total 16+ residents: 383

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
95
47.03%
Owns outright
86
42.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
6.44%
Social rents from council
5
2.48%
Other forms of private rent
2
0.99%
Total households: 202

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 9JX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF2 9JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 2026193, Oakwood Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 9JXTerracedFreehold£222,500
04 Jul 2025187, Oakwood Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 9JXTerracedFreehold£150,000
21 Apr 20262, Woodland Rise, Wakefield, WF2 9DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
05 Sept 20252A, Woodland Rise, Wakefield, WF2 9DLDetachedFreehold£750,000
08 Dec 202515, Woodland Rise, Wakefield, WF2 9DNDetachedFreehold£435,000

Schools

In the WF2 9JX postcode area, located within Lupset, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF2 9JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Michael's CofE AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryWakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 9JX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF2 9JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local319 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9DDWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miMorrisonsDewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miMorrisons DailyDewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miThirlmere Stores46 Thirlmere Road, Wakefield, WF2 9ERWalking directions to Thirlmere Stores

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 9JX, 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)LupsetE02002463
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 026EE01011918
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF2 9JX

Is WF2 9JX (Lupset) safe?

The area around WF2 9JX records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WF2 9JX?

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

What schools are near WF2 9JX?

There are 7 schools close to WF2 9JX, including English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Good), St Michael's CofE Academy (Good) and Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF2 9JX?

WF2 9JX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,145 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF2 9JX (Lupset) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering WF2 9JX 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.