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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For WF26JY, wakefield

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £257,414

Average Price For Property Types
Semi-Detatched:
£230,545
Detatched:
£353,788
Flat:
£176,105
Terraced:
£201,383
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 WF26JY

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.

WF26JY has had 8 transactions since the start of 2023. This is below the average across the UK indicating that properties come up here rarely, or that properties don't sell in this area very well. This means you might be in high competition with other buyers when a property goes to market, or that you might need to be careful about purchasing a property that you later find difficult to sell. If this is an area with older properties you should be especially wary as this might suggest properties with problems or restrictive covenants that might cause a lot of trouble for a potential buyer.

Trends

Trend data for WF26JY. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

4.95%

Average using data from last 14 years

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Demographic Data for WF26JY

Average Income

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

Average Income for WF26JY

£53,600

per year

Local Amenities in WF26JY

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 WF26JY

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
Walton Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 437m
School Name
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3289m
School Name
St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3747m
School Name
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3902m
School Name
Kettlethorpe High School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4178m
School Name
Crofton Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4203m
School Name
Crofton Academy
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4204m
School Name
Crofton Junior School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4327m
School Name
Sandal Magna Community Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4434m
School Name
The Castle Nursery School
Type
nursery
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4858m
School Name
Enrich Academy
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 4900m
School Name
Hendal Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5142m
School Name
Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd)
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 5965m
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 6216m
School Name
Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 6317m
School Name
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 6896m
School Name
Crigglestone Nursery School
Type
nursery
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 7005m
School Name
Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 7107m
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 7121m
School Name
Sharlston Community School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 7331m

Local Train Stations

Nearby train station are hugely beneficial in staying connected and simplifying commutes.

- No Train Stations Nearby -

Local Supermarkets

Nearby retail locations can make life far more convenient. There are 10 stores in a 5km radius of WF26JY

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

Aldi
Aldi Sandal Wakefield
4104m
Sainsburys Local
Sainsburys Crofton Local
4177m
Asda Superstore
Asda Wakefield Superstore
4551m
Tesco Express
Tesco Wakefield Barnsley Rd Express
4985m
Spar
Spar - Doncaster Road Wakefield
5739m
The Co-operative Food
Co-op Stoney Lane
6959m
Spar
Spar - Calder Park
7062m
Sainsburys
Sainsburys Wakefield Ings Road
7352m
Tesco Express
Tesco Crigglestone Express
7510m
Morrisons
Morrisons Wakefield
7663m

Local Banking

Many banks have started to close branches but they are still often valuable resources to have local. There are 0 bank branches in a 5km radius of WF26JY

- No Retail Locations Near By -

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