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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For WF26ST, wakefield

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £252,079

Average Price For Property Types
Flat:
£82,303
Detatched:
£372,155
Terraced:
£77,513
Semi-Detatched:
£232,196
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 WF26ST

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.

WF26ST has had 13 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 WF26ST. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

3.16%

Average using data from last 14 years

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Demographic Data for WF26ST

Average Income

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

Average Income for WF26ST

£66,800

per year

Local Amenities in WF26ST

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 WF26ST

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
St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 960m
School Name
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1295m
School Name
Sandal Magna Community Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1492m
School Name
The Castle Nursery School
Type
nursery
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1928m
School Name
Walton Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2648m
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 3394m
School Name
Kettlethorpe High School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3599m
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 4223m
School Name
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4431m
School Name
Hendal Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4670m
School Name
Trinity Academy Cathedral
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 5094m
School Name
Enrich Academy
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 5122m
School Name
Crofton Academy
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5218m
School Name
Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 5219m
School Name
Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5309m
School Name
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5314m
School Name
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5329m
School Name
Crofton Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5386m
School Name
Crofton Junior School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5386m
School Name
Outwood Academy City Fields
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5522m

Local Train Stations

Nearby train station are hugely beneficial in staying connected and simplifying commutes. The nearest station is 12 minutes walk away from WF26ST

Station NameDistance To Station
Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station1012m

Local Supermarkets

Nearby retail locations can make life far more convenient. There are 8 stores in a 5km radius of WF26ST

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

Tesco Express
Tesco Wakefield Barnsley Rd Express
2050m
Spar
Spar - Doncaster Road Wakefield
2816m
Aldi
Aldi Sandal Wakefield
3015m
Asda Superstore
Asda Wakefield Superstore
3411m
Sainsburys
Sainsburys Wakefield Ings Road
4418m
Morrisons
Morrisons Wakefield
4721m
Iceland
Iceland Wakefield
4921m
Marks and Spencer
M&S Wakefield
4944m

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 WF26ST

Bank

Branch Name

Distance To Branch

Yorkshire Building Society
Wakefield
4942m
Santander
Wakefield 4 Uk
4982m

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