Living in WF11, Wakefield
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WF11 in Wakefield. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Wakefield: £198,519, up 4.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around WF11
73 recorded home sales on the streets around central WF11 in the last 2 years, with a median of £185,000 and a range from £85,000 to £560,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 FIR TREE COURT, WF11 8FA | semi-detached | £210,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 13 PINDERS GARTH, WF11 8JS | terraced | £195,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 5 LYNG COURT, WF11 8LB | terraced | £200,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 25 KERSHAW LANE, WF11 0PG | terraced | £135,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 22 GROVE LANE, WF11 8ES | semi-detached | £255,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 23 VALE CRESCENT, WF11 8JP | semi-detached | £185,000 | 2026-05-01 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
18 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| England Lane Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| De Lacy Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| De Lacy Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Burton Salmon Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School | Primary | Good | 2.7 mi |
14 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 17.2% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 15.6% |
| Skilled trades | 13.9% |
| Professional occupations | 11.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
194 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WF11 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Wakefield's figures.
Common questions about WF11
What is the average house price in WF11?
The average sold price in Wakefield is £198,519 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WF11?
Prices in Wakefield are up 4.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WF11?
The median of 73 recorded sales around central WF11 in the last 2 years is £185,000, ranging from £85,000 to £560,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WF11?
18 schools sit within 3 miles of central WF11, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WF11?
194 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF11 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WF11 at risk of flooding?
Central WF11 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WF11 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £185,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 194 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WF11 safe?
194 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF11 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WF11 or WF8, WF11 or WF10, WF11 or WF7.
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