WF5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

WF5 is a postcode district in Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 660 active and 172 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WF5 (17%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (13%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes WF5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WF5 are around £295k, up 26.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WF5 at 263 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WF5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.