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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For WF81RU, wakefield

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £187,487

Average Price For Property Types
Semi-Detatched:
£157,472
Terraced:
£142,917
Detatched:
£235,914
Flat:
£99,054
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 WF81RU

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.

WF81RU has had 16 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 WF81RU. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

3.3%

Average using data from last 14 years

House Sales In Nearby Area

Demographic Data for WF81RU

Average Income

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

Average Income for WF81RU

£44,500

per year

Local Amenities in WF81RU

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 WF81RU

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
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1256m
School Name
St Giles C of E Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1746m
School Name
Airedale Academy
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2802m
School Name
Airedale Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2825m
School Name
New College Pontefract
Type
sixteen plus
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 2988m
School Name
Airedale Junior School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3047m
School Name
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 3094m
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 3200m
School Name
Cherry Tree Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 3200m
School Name
Harewood Centre Nursery School
Type
nursery
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3415m
School Name
Willow Green Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3436m
School Name
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3629m
School Name
De Lacy Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 3711m
School Name
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3957m
School Name
The King's School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4130m
School Name
High Well School
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4158m
School Name
Oyster Park Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 4209m
School Name
Glasshoughton Infant Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4669m
School Name
Balance Alternative Provision
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 4702m
School Name
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4787m

Local Train Stations

Nearby train station are hugely beneficial in staying connected and simplifying commutes. The nearest station is 18 minutes walk away from WF81RU

Station NameDistance To Station
Pontefract Monkhill Rail Station1491m
Pontefract Tanshelf Rail Station2640m
Pontefract Baghill Rail Station2799m

Local Supermarkets

Nearby retail locations can make life far more convenient. There are 6 stores in a 5km radius of WF81RU

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

Aldi
Aldi Carleton Pontefract
2179m
Farmfoods
Farmfoods Carleton Pontefract
2423m
Morrisons
Morrisons Carleton Pontefract
2438m
Iceland
Iceland Pontefract
2649m
Tesco
Tesco Pontefract Superstore
2731m
Marks and Spencer Simply Food
M&S Pontefract SF
2947m

Local Banking

Many banks have started to close branches but they are still often valuable resources to have local. There are 4 bank branches in a 5km radius of WF81RU

Bank

Branch Name

Distance To Branch

Halifax
Pontefract
2717m
Nationwide
Pontefract
2821m
Barclays
Barclays Local - Pontefract
2823m
Santander
Pontefract Mp
2887m

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