Living in WF4, Wakefield
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WF4 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 WF4
129 recorded home sales on the streets around central WF4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £235,000 and a range from £50,000 to £490,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 MICKLEWAIT AVENUE, WF4 3FX | flat-maisonette | £125,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 52 HOWARD CRESCENT, WF4 3AH | semi-detached | £233,815 | 2026-05-29 |
| 1 FISHPONDS DRIVE, WF4 3PA | semi-detached | £269,950 | 2026-05-29 |
| 444 DENBY DALE ROAD EAST, WF4 3AE | terraced | £160,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 90 HIGH STREET, WF4 3EE | semi-detached | £180,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 164A HOLLIN LANE, WF4 3EG | detached | £325,000 | 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
26 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Cathedral | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Horbury Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Horbury Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
17 state primary and 5 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 | 17.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.7% |
| Skilled trades | 11.9% |
| Professional occupations | 11.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
127 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WF4 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 WF4
What is the average house price in WF4?
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 WF4?
Prices in Wakefield are up 4.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WF4?
The median of 129 recorded sales around central WF4 in the last 2 years is £235,000, ranging from £50,000 to £490,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WF4?
26 schools sit within 3 miles of central WF4, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WF4?
127 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WF4 at risk of flooding?
Central WF4 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 WF4 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 83% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £235,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 127 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WF4 safe?
127 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF4 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? WF4 or WF2, WF4 or WF90, WF4 or WF1.
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