Is WF4 5BY a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

131 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WF4 5BY. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
55
Criminal damage & arson
16
Anti-social behaviour
13
Public order
11
Shoplifting
11
Other theft
10
Burglary
5
Vehicle crime
5

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 WF4 5BY 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 WF4 5BY on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WF4 5BY on Check Food Hygiene

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