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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For WF26AR, wakefield

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £297,370

Average Price For Property Types
Flat:
£118,412
Detatched:
£394,637
Terraced:
£83,599
Semi-Detatched:
£276,860
Average Rental Price For Property Types
Room:
1
£451
Studio:
1
£457
One Bedroom:
1
£549
Two Bedrooms:
2
£663
Three Bedrooms:
3
£801
Four or More Bedrooms:
4
£1,130
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Making The Most Of Postcode Data Insights For WF26AR

Whether you're contemplating a move or simply want a better understanding of your current neighborhood, researching local data is a smart move.

Knowing average house prices and rental rates ensures you're making informed financial decisions. Understanding transport links saves time and frustration by revealing the best ways to get around. Crime statistics help you make safety-conscious choices, while insights into schools, amenities, and community life let you assess if the area truly matches your needs and lifestyle.

All this knowledge empowers you to either confidently make the move to somewhere new or gain a deeper appreciation for where you live.

WF26AR has had 18 transactions since the start of 2023. This is around the averaage for sales in the UK over the past year. This indicates a steady market where properties are both selling reasonably well, and come to market reasonably often. You should look to other data such as the type of homes that are selling, and the trend in housing prices below, before making decisions on how quickly you should jump into buying in this area. A steady market can give you some stability when planning to purchase a new home, but you may want to look to other areas if you are an property investor looking for swifter returns on your investments

Trends

Trend data for WF26AR. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

1.51%

Average using data from last 14 years

House Sales In Nearby Area

Demographic Data for WF26AR

Average Income

Average income data for an area is useful for giving an insight on earning potential after a move.

Average Income for WF26AR

£66,800

per year

Local Amenities in WF26AR

Availability of local amenities in an area can have a big impact on both the value of homes in the area as well as the quality of life for people who live there. Below you can find details on nearby points of interest in WF26AR

Local Schools

Often the quality of schools in the local area are a driving motivator for families with children to make a move.

School Name
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 296m
School Name
St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 677m
School Name
Sandal Magna Community Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1677m
School Name
The Castle Nursery School
Type
nursery
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1797m
School Name
Kettlethorpe High School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2646m
School Name
Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2863m
School Name
Walton Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3221m
School Name
Hendal Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3675m
School Name
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4339m
School Name
Trinity Academy Cathedral
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 4342m
School Name
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4490m
School Name
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4867m
School Name
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4880m
School Name
Crigglestone Nursery School
Type
nursery
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 5170m
School Name
Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd)
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 5321m
School Name
Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 5366m
School Name
CAPA College
Type
sixteen plus
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 5411m
School Name
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5509m
School Name
Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5611m
School Name
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5662m

Local Train Stations

Nearby train station are hugely beneficial in staying connected and simplifying commutes. The nearest station is 13 minutes walk away from WF26AR

Station NameDistance To Station
Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station1128m

Local Supermarkets

Nearby retail locations can make life far more convenient. There are 8 stores in a 5km radius of WF26AR

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

Tesco Express
Tesco Wakefield Barnsley Rd Express
1942m
Aldi
Aldi Sandal Wakefield
1985m
Asda Superstore
Asda Wakefield Superstore
2345m
Spar
Spar - Doncaster Road Wakefield
2940m
Sainsburys
Sainsburys Wakefield Ings Road
4158m
Spar
Spar - Calder Park
4446m
Morrisons
Morrisons Wakefield
4624m
Marks and Spencer
M&S Wakefield
4845m

Local Banking

Many banks have started to close branches but they are still often valuable resources to have local. There are 2 bank branches in a 5km radius of WF26AR

Bank

Branch Name

Distance To Branch

Yorkshire Building Society
Wakefield
4862m
Santander
Wakefield 4 Uk
4884m

Uses data from: https://www.getthedata.com https://www.ons.gov.uk https://www.gov.scot