Living in WF6, Wakefield
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WF6 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 WF6
90 recorded home sales on the streets around central WF6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £167,500 and a range from £82,500 to £495,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 POLPERRO CLOSE, WF6 2SA | semi-detached | £165,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 1 THE GROVE, WF6 1AE | terraced | £197,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 7 LOWER STATION ROAD, WF6 2BE | terraced | £90,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 25 SNYDALE ROAD, WF6 1NT | detached | £450,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 9 CEMETERY ROAD, WF6 2EN | terraced | £133,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 40 FALMOUTH AVENUE, WF6 2EB | semi-detached | £173,000 | 2026-04-24 |
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
16 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Martin Frobisher Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Ackton Pastures Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi |
| Methley Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.7 mi |
| Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School | Primary | Good | 3.0 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 | 16.3% |
| Professional occupations | 14.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.3% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 9.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
158 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WF6 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 WF6
What is the average house price in WF6?
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 WF6?
Prices in Wakefield are up 4.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WF6?
The median of 90 recorded sales around central WF6 in the last 2 years is £167,500, ranging from £82,500 to £495,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WF6?
16 schools sit within 3 miles of central WF6, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WF6?
158 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WF6 at risk of flooding?
Central WF6 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 WF6 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 £167,500; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 158 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WF6 safe?
158 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF6 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? WF6 or WF10, WF6 or WF1, WF6 or WF7.
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