Is WF2 8TS a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

575 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WF2 8TS. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
190
Shoplifting
75
Anti-social behaviour
57
Public order
51
Criminal damage & arson
42
Other theft
34
Burglary
32
Other crime
27

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 WF2 8TS 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 WF2 8TS on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WF2 8TS on Check Food Hygiene

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