WF1 area guide
Who lives in WF1, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Wakefield
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Population
- 61,458 (2024)
WF1Postcode district · Wakefield
What WF1 is like
The WF1 postcode district in Wakefield covers 1,255 live postcodes and is home to about 61,458 people in 24,272 households. 55.4% of households own their home, 21.8% rent privately and 22.1% are in social housing. The largest age group is 30–34, and 56.3% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is well above the England and Wales average. Homes in WF1 sold for a median of £210,000 over the year to August 2026.
How WF1 compares
Headline figures for WF1, set against England as a whole.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where WF1 differs most from the national average.
- 01Higher crime than mostLook closer
51.1 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
- 02Well connectedPositive
2 stations within a mile and 86 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
- 03Well-rated schoolsPositive
95% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
WF1 FAQs
01Is WF1 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in WF1?The median sale price over the last year was £210,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £210,000.
03Is WF1 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in WF1?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers WF1?The local authority for WF1 is Wakefield.
The local authority for WF1 is Wakefield.
06How well connected is WF1?Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.