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Wakefield

Property Prices, Crime Rates, Area & Demographic Insights.

Wakefield overview

Located in West Yorkshire, Wakefield is a historic city known for its cultural heritage, industrial past, and strong local economy. Key areas include Wakefield City Centre, Normanton, and Ossett, offering a variety of housing options, from period properties to modern developments. Wakefield is home to landmarks such as the National Coal Mining Museum, Wakefield Cathedral, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park. With its growing economy, excellent schools, and easy access to Leeds and Manchester, Wakefield offers a great location for families, professionals, and those seeking an affordable, well-connected city with a rich cultural scene.

Wakefield population and area insights and data
Price rank 135
135 of 175 areas

Rank of highest average property sale price by area

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Crime rank 140
140 of 175 areas

Rank of lowest average crime rate per month by area.

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School rank 162
162 of 175 areas

Rank of highest average rank of schools by area.

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Education rank 162
162 of 175 areas

Rank of highest average education level of residents by area.

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Politics in Wakefield

Crime in Wakefield (per 1k people)

Income & Work in Wakefield

Average Household Income

Average household income icon £40,122.00

Most Popular Industry

Most popular industry icon Retail Trade

Average Work Level

Average work level icon Routine Worker

Employment
Most Popular Commute

car.png commuting icon Car or Van

Average Commute Distance

Average commute distance icon 10km - 19km

Average Weekly Hours Worked

Average hours worked icon 31-48 Hours

Amenities in Wakefield

Most Popular Supermarket

Most popular supermarket icon The Co-operative Food

Supermarkets (per 1k people)

Most Popular Bank

Most popular bank icon Yorkshire Building Society

Banks (per 1k people)

GP Surgeries

Most popular bank icon 62

Opticians

Most popular bank icon 41

Dentists

Most popular bank icon 50

Age & Gender in Wakefield

Education in Wakefield

Religion in Wakefield

Ethnicity in Wakefield

Marital Status in Wakefield

Sexual Orientation in Wakefield

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