LS10 or WF3?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- WF3 recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
- WF3 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
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LS10
Leeds
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WF3
Wakefield
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| Median home sale nearby | — | — |
| Average sold price | £49,229 | — |
| Area price growth (YoY) | — | +3.6% (Yorkshire and The Humber) |
| Dwelling type | Semi-detached house | End-terrace house |
| Floor area | 85 m² | 77 m² |
| Built | 1950–1966 | 1900–1929 |
| Energy rating | D | D |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £1245/yr | £1030/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 377 recorded | 77 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 1 of 10 | 8 of 10 |
Common questions
Which has less crime, LS10 or WF3?
WF3 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (377 in LS10 against 77 in WF3, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is LS10 or WF3 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, LS10 sits in decile 1 of 10 and WF3 in decile 8, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in LS10 or WF3?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.