Postcode WF2 9QJ 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 Wakefield St John's area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wakefield St John's is £41,700 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.
Wakefield St John's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,988 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Wakefield St John's has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wakefield St John's is £41,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF2 9QJ.
Wakefield St John's near WF2 9QJ 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 0.4 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 148 recent sales, the median property price is £169,000 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 | 28 | £292,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £152,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield North
In the WF2 9QJ postcode area, located within Wakefield St John's, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 9QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Dokrat News | 44-46 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9PD | Walking directions to Dokrat News |
| 0.4 mi | Thirlmere Stores | 46 Thirlmere Road, Wakefield, WF2 9ER | Walking directions to Thirlmere Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Khan's | 1 Plumpton Street, Wakefield, WF2 9RA | Walking directions to Khan's |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.