Postcode WF2 9LF 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 0.9 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 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 9LF.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw near WF2 9LF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 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 9LF postcode area, located within Alverthorpe & Flanshaw, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 9LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Thirlmere Stores | 46 Thirlmere Road, Wakefield, WF2 9ER | Walking directions to Thirlmere Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 82 Batley Road, Wakefield, WF2 0AE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Mill View Stores | 27 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JH | Walking directions to Mill View Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.