Is WF1 1PA a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

586 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WF1 1PA. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
189
Anti-social behaviour
66
Public order
60
Shoplifting
59
Other theft
44
Criminal damage & arson
41
Burglary
29
Drugs
27

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 WF1 1PA 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 WF1 1PA on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WF1 1PA on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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