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WF10 3BY Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Wakefield
About WF10 3BY: area rating, property, schools and local change
WF10 3BY is a postcode in Airedale and Ferry Fryston, Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WF10 3BY, then scores the surrounding small area 24/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WF10 3BY are housing and jobs, while health 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 WF10 3BY is based on Wakefield 001 Census 2021. It covers 8,952 residents, 1,811 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 48% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 42% 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 WF10 3BY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WF10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £154k from 98 rolling sales, down 9.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WF10 3BY can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 5 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 3 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WF10 3BY 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 WF10 3BY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 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 WF10 3BY
Is WF10 3BY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 24/100 (bottom 2% 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 WF10 3BY?
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 WF10 3BY?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WF10 3BY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WF10 3BY?
LocaleIQ matched WF10 3BY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WF10 3BY?
The latest median sold price is £154k based on 98 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WF10 3BY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.