Living in WF5, Wakefield
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WF5 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 WF5
44 recorded home sales on the streets around central WF5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £225,000 and a range from £92,000 to £435,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 PROSPECT ROAD, WF5 8AN | detached | £290,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| CARPENTER'S ARMS, 22 BANK STREET, WF5 8NL | detached | £389,400 | 2026-04-07 |
| 8 CARLTON COURT, WF5 9DH | semi-detached | £200,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 60 WHITAKER GRANGE NEW STREET, WF5 8BT | flat-maisonette | £182,000 | 2026-03-24 |
| 49 BANK STREET, WF5 8PR | terraced | £143,000 | 2026-02-27 |
| 22 BROADOWLER LANE, WF5 0RY | semi-detached | £225,000 | 2026-02-27 |
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
29 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| South Ossett Infant Academy | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Gawthorpe Community Academy | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Orchard Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Earlsheaton Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
23 state primary and 4 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 16.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.8% |
| Skilled trades | 12.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
122 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WF5 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 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Wakefield's figures.
Common questions about WF5
What is the average house price in WF5?
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 WF5?
Prices in Wakefield are up 4.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WF5?
The median of 44 recorded sales around central WF5 in the last 2 years is £225,000, ranging from £92,000 to £435,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WF5?
29 schools sit within 3 miles of central WF5, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WF5?
122 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WF5 at risk of flooding?
Central WF5 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 WF5 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 £225,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 122 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WF5 safe?
122 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF5 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? WF5 or WF12, WF5 or WF2, WF5 or WF13.
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