Area Guide – Wakefield (WF)

Living in Wakefield (WF)

Crime levels in Wakefield (WF) are above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, recent local sales data is available, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Wakefield (WF)

Is Wakefield (WF) a good place to live?

Wakefield (WF) has crime levels above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Wakefield (WF)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 12 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Wakefield (WF)?

Flood risk and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Above England average (98 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 12 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
CAPA College	16 plus	Not rated	0.1 mi
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group	16 plus	Not rated	0.3 mi
St Austin's RC Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
St Austin's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Lawefield Infants School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Lawefield Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Wakefield Greenhill Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Greenhill Nursery School	Nursery	Not rated	0.5 mi
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill	Primary	Inadequate	0.6 mi
Wakefield Heath View Community Primary School JIN	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Heath View Academy	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School	Primary	Requires Improvement	1.0 mi
Wakefield City High School - A Specialist Maths and Computing College	Secondary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Outwood Academy City Fields	Secondary	Good	1.0 mi
Thornes House School	Secondary	Not rated	1.1 mi
The Cathedral School	Secondary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Cathedral Academy	Secondary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Newton Hill Community School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
Trinity Academy Cathedral	Secondary	Outstanding	1.1 mi
Flanshaw St Michaels CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary (NIJ) School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
St Michael's CofE Academy	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy	Primary	Good	1.3 mi

directions_railway Transport 3 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Wakefield Westgate Rail Station	0.3 mi
Wakefield Kirkgate Rail Station	0.6 mi
Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station	1.6 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.3 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

payments House prices Median sold price (12 mo): £195,000 across 2,711 sales

local_hospital Healthcare 31 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
LCD WAKEFIELD WIC	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
INSPIRING RECOVERY - WAKEFIELD	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
WAKEFIELD SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
SPECTRUM COMMUNITY HEALTH	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
WAKEFIELD COVID 19 ASSESSMENT UNITS	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
GP CARE WAKEFIELD OOH	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
TRINITY MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
MUSCULO SKELETAL SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
ANGEL LODGE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
WARRENGATE MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
HMP WAKEFIELD	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
NEW SOUTHGATE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
HOMESTEAD	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
ALVERTHORPE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
COMMUNITY NON-MEDICAL PRESCRIBERS	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
ST SWITHUN'S COMMUNITY CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
CROFTON WARD - BCSS INPATIENT UNIT	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
NEWTON LODGE - BCSS INPATIENT UNIT	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
SWYPFT CONNECTING CARE HUB	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
TRINITY HEALTH GROUP PCN HUB	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
MAYBUSH MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
GRANGE MAYBUSH	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
EASTMOOR HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
LUPSET HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
NEWMEDICA WAKEFIELD	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
WRENTHORPE HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
WEST YORKSHIRE URGENT CARE SERVICES	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
WEST YORKSHIRE URGENT CARE SERVICES	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
YAS IUC OOH	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
WEST YORKSHIRE NHS DIRECT	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
OUTWOOD PARK MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
PINDERFIELDS HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	0.8 mi