Postcode WF2 9RP 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 very high crime levels, with around 237.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wakefield St John's is £47,763 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Thornes Park.
Wakefield St John's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,274 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Wakefield St John's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 237.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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 per household in Wakefield St John's is £47,763 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from WF2 9RP.
Wakefield St John's near WF2 9RP has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
| 0.9 mi | Wakefield Kirkgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Thornes Park | Large | Walking directions to Thornes Park |
| 0.5 mi | Clarence Park | Medium | Walking directions to Clarence Park |
| 0.4 mi | Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Gardens |
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 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 | 26 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £112,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £202,500 |
| Terraced | 55 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield North
In the WF2 9RP postcode area, located within Wakefield St John's, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 9RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Khan's | 1 Plumpton Street, Wakefield, WF2 9RA | Walking directions to Khan's |
| 0.2 mi | Continental Food Store | 125 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW | Walking directions to Continental Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Ings Road, Wakefield, WF2 9SD | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Sun Mini Market | 56 Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8TU | Walking directions to Sun Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Dokrat News | 44-46 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9PD | Walking directions to Dokrat News |
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.