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.
- Homes on the streets around central WF9 sold at a median of £185,000 across 26 recorded sales, below the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Wakefield are up 4.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 17 schools within about 3 miles, 79% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of WF9 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Wakefield pays £2,297 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 60 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 15 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Wakefield: £199,347, up 4.1% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £209,116.
Check sold prices for a specific address in WF9 →
See where WF9 ranks across Yorkshire and The Humber →
Council tax at Band D in Wakefield: £2,297 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare WF9 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for WF9 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Northfield Drive, WF9 3TD | Detached | £230,000 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 44 Northfield Street, WF9 3NG | Semi-detached | £150,000 | 20 May 2026 |
| 11 Northfield Grange, WF9 3TB | Terraced | £178,000 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 1 Northfield Drive, WF9 3TD | Detached | £273,000 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 32 Northfield Avenue, WF9 3TG | Semi-detached | £120,000 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 37 Northfield Meadows, WF9 3TF | Detached | £196,000 | 20 Feb 2026 |
How to read this
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.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
17 schools within 3 miles , of which 79% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Kirkby Academy | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi away | no figure |
| Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi away | no figure |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi away | no figure |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi away | no figure |
| Minsthorpe Community College | Secondary | Good | 1.4 mi away | no figure |
| St Helen's CE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi away | no figure |
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.
How WF9 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: social renting, down 8.2 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of WF9 (E01011868, 2,170 residents in 2021, up 13.5% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: social renting, down 8.2 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 54.5% | 60.3% | +5.8 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 12.5% | 15.3% | +2.8 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 32.1% | 23.9% | -8.2 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 21.0% | 19.2% | -1.8 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 15.1% | 15.7% | +0.6 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 15.1% | 20.2% | +5.1 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 2.8% | 5.8% | +3.0 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 73.0% | 77.2% | +4.2 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 99.2% | 98.0% | -1.2 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
60 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WF9 in August 2026, 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.
Getting around & nearby essentials
1 pharmacy, 6 restaurants and cafés, 5 pubs within a mile of central WF9.
GP practices and A&E
3 GP practices within 3.0 km of the centre of WF9. The nearest, Park Green Surgery, has 10,535 registered patients and 1,849 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Green Surgery | 1.2 mi | 10,535 | 1,849 |
| Langthwaite Surgery | 1.2 mi | 4,232 | 4,232 |
| The Grange Medical Centre | 1.3 mi | 14,526 | 2,021 |
Nearest A&E: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, where 62.3% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026; then Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust at 62.6%.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Wakefield pays £2,297 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 5.1% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Wakefield, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,808 | +4.2% |
| 2022-23 | £1,883 | +4.1% |
| 2023-24 | £1,981 | +5.2% |
| 2024-25 | £2,080 | +5.0% |
| 2025-26 | £2,186 | +5.1% |
| 2026-27 | £2,297 | +5.1% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Wakefield, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about WF9
What is the average house price in WF9?
The average sold price in Wakefield is £199,347 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WF9?
Prices in Wakefield are up 4.1% 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 79% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WF9?
60 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF9 in August 2026, 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: 79% 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; 60 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WF9 safe?
60 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF9 in August 2026, 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
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