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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For WF81GW, wakefield

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £110,508

Average Price For Property Types
Terraced:
£134,629
Flat:
£80,136
Semi-Detatched:
£120,617
Detatched:
£220,792
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 WF81GW

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.

WF81GW has had 19 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 WF81GW. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

1.86%

Average using data from last 14 years

House Sales In Nearby Area

Demographic Data for WF81GW

Average Income

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

Average Income for WF81GW

£35,800

per year

Local Amenities in WF81GW

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 WF81GW

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 Giles C of E Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 743m
School Name
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 1325m
School Name
Harewood Centre Nursery School
Type
nursery
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1328m
School Name
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1841m
School Name
Cherry Tree Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 1841m
School Name
De Lacy Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 1863m
School Name
New College Pontefract
Type
sixteen plus
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 2039m
School Name
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2142m
School Name
The King's School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2161m
School Name
High Well School
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2171m
School Name
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2239m
School Name
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2513m
School Name
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2832m
School Name
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3157m
School Name
Carleton High School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3370m
School Name
Willow Green Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4506m
School Name
Airedale Academy
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5097m
School Name
Airedale Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5102m
School Name
Simpson's Lane Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5172m
School Name
Airedale Junior School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5252m

Local Train Stations

Nearby train station are hugely beneficial in staying connected and simplifying commutes. The nearest station is 7 minutes walk away from WF81GW

Station NameDistance To Station
Pontefract Baghill Rail Station580m
Pontefract Monkhill Rail Station924m
Pontefract Tanshelf Rail Station1386m

Local Supermarkets

Nearby retail locations can make life far more convenient. There are 5 stores in a 5km radius of WF81GW

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

Farmfoods
Farmfoods Carleton Pontefract
136m
Morrisons
Morrisons Carleton Pontefract
485m
Iceland
Iceland Pontefract
577m
Aldi
Aldi Carleton Pontefract
851m
Tesco
Tesco Pontefract Superstore
894m

Local Banking

Many banks have started to close branches but they are still often valuable resources to have local. There are 5 bank branches in a 5km radius of WF81GW

Bank

Branch Name

Distance To Branch

Halifax
Pontefract
659m
Nationwide
Pontefract
672m
Santander
Pontefract Mp
730m
NatWest
Pontefract
885m
Yorkshire Building Society
Pontefract
914m

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