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| Crime Rate | High for a UK city 35% above the national average. |
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The average house price in Wakefield is £215,759, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Wakefield house price trends over the last 30 years.
£215,759
£330,420
£110,181
£218,957
£169,413
Is Wakefield a nice place to live?
Wakefield is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in West Yorkshire. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.
How safe is Wakefield?
Wakefield has a high crime rate for a UK city, with around 101 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 35% above the national average, and 9% above the West Yorkshire average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Wakefield?
Wakefield has 66 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane, Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate, Trinity Academy Cathedral. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Outwood Grange Academy and Wrenthorpe Academy. Note: 5 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Wakefield?
The majority of residents in Wakefield identify as White (British) (79%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (86%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.