Living in WF8, Wakefield
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WF8 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 WF8
93 recorded home sales on the streets around central WF8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £190,000 and a range from £53,000 to £283,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 EAST DRIVE, WF8 2AN | semi-detached | £205,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 89 FRIARWOOD AVENUE, WF8 1AY | semi-detached | £220,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 32 ASHLEIGH AVENUE, WF8 2AE | semi-detached | £226,500 | 2026-05-28 |
| 69 GROVE LEA WALK, WF8 2RL | terraced | £88,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 1 GROVE AVENUE, WF8 2TY | terraced | £169,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| 120 ROOKHILL ROAD, WF8 2DA | semi-detached | £145,000 | 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
31 schools within 3 miles , of which 69% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Lacy Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| The King's School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Airedale Infant Academy | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
22 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Ackworth School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near WF8, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
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 | 23.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 15.2% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 14.2% |
| Skilled trades | 11.4% |
| Professional occupations | 8.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
248 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WF8 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 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Wakefield's figures.
Common questions about WF8
What is the average house price in WF8?
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 WF8?
Prices in Wakefield are up 4.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WF8?
The median of 93 recorded sales around central WF8 in the last 2 years is £190,000, ranging from £53,000 to £283,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WF8?
31 schools sit within 3 miles of central WF8, and 69% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WF8?
248 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WF8 at risk of flooding?
Central WF8 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 WF8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 69% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £190,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 248 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WF8 safe?
248 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF8 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? WF8 or WF11, WF8 or WF7, WF8 or WF10.
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