Living in WF9, Wakefield
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WF9 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 WF9
26 recorded home sales on the streets around central WF9 in the last 2 years, with a median of £185,000 and a range from £70,000 to £292,500. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 NORTHFIELD GRANGE, WF9 3TB | terraced | £178,000 | 2026-03-26 |
| 1 NORTHFIELD DRIVE, WF9 3TD | detached | £273,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| 32 NORTHFIELD AVENUE, WF9 3TG | semi-detached | £120,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| 37 NORTHFIELD MEADOWS, WF9 3TF | detached | £196,000 | 2026-02-20 |
| 32 NORTHFIELD MEADOWS, WF9 3TF | detached | £292,500 | 2026-02-20 |
| 9 NORTHFIELD DRIVE, WF9 3TD | detached | £292,000 | 2026-02-05 |
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
17 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| South Kirkby Academy | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| St Helen's CE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Ash Grove Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
14 state primary and 2 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 | 18.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.0% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 12.0% |
| Professional occupations | 11.1% |
| Skilled trades | 9.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
51 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WF9 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 WF9
What is the average house price in WF9?
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 WF9?
Prices in Wakefield are up 4.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WF9?
The median of 26 recorded sales around central WF9 in the last 2 years is £185,000, ranging from £70,000 to £292,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WF9?
17 schools sit within 3 miles of central WF9, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WF9?
51 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WF9 at risk of flooding?
Central WF9 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 WF9 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% 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; 51 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WF9 safe?
51 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF9 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? WF9 or S72, WF9 or WF7, WF9 or WF8.
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