Is WF10 5HX a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

175 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WF10 5HX. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
44
Anti-social behaviour
26
Public order
25
Other theft
21
Shoplifting
19
Criminal damage & arson
14
Other crime
7
Vehicle crime
6

House prices

£198,519

Average price in Wakefield (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 4.8% year on year.

Terraced
£158,494
Semi-detached
£199,891
Detached
£314,856
Flat / maisonette
£100,133

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for WF10 5HX specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near WF10 5HX on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WF10 5HX on Check Food Hygiene

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