Postcode WF2 9QE 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 113.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £46,338 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 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 113.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.7% 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 per household in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £46,338 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF2 9QE.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw near WF2 9QE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 in Wakefield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 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 | 25 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 27 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £202,500 |
| Terraced | 53 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield North
In the WF2 9QE postcode area, located within Alverthorpe & Flanshaw, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 9QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dokrat News | 44-46 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9PD | Walking directions to Dokrat News |
| 0.1 mi | Alverthorpe Mini Market | 162 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9PY | Walking directions to Alverthorpe Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 169 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9PP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Khan's | 1 Plumpton Street, Wakefield, WF2 9RA | Walking directions to Khan's |
| 0.3 mi | Sun Mini Market | 56 Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8TU | Walking directions to Sun Mini Market |
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.