Postcode report
Is WF1 4DP a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About WF1 4DP: area rating, property, schools and local change
WF1 4DP is a postcode in Wakefield East, Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WF1 4DP, then scores the surrounding small area 27/100 - bottom 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WF1 4DP are housing and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WF1 4DP is based on Wakefield 017 Census 2021. It covers 9,187 residents, 4,026 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 36% owner-occupied, 37% privately rented, 26% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near WF1 4DP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WF1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £183k from 79 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WF1 4DP can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WF1 4DP by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WF1 4DP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WF1 4DP
Is WF1 4DP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 27/100 (bottom 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WF1 4DP?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WF1 4DP?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WF1 4DP?
LocaleIQ matched WF1 4DP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WF1 4DP?
The latest median sold price is £183k based on 79 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WF1 4DP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.