Is WF1 4QX a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

449 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WF1 4QX. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
158
Anti-social behaviour
55
Shoplifting
44
Public order
43
Criminal damage & arson
34
Other theft
34
Drugs
18
Burglary
17

House prices

£199,347

Average price in Wakefield (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 4.1% year on year.

Terraced
£159,523
Semi-detached
£200,671
Detached
£315,698
Flat / maisonette
£100,223

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for WF1 4QX 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 4QX on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WF1 4QX on Check Food Hygiene

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