Postcode WF2 9LD 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 123.0 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 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,444 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 123.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 52.3% 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 of residents in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £39,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF2 9LD.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw near WF2 9LD 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 148 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 in Wakefield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £730,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £294,000 |
| Flats | 23 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £181,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £150,000 |
10 years price trend in Wakefield North
In the WF2 9LD postcode area, located within Alverthorpe & Flanshaw, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Happy Choice | 221 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JD | |
| 0.3 mi | RS Butties | 54 Thirlmere Road, Wakefield, WF2 9ER |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.