Is WF7 5AA a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

117 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WF7 5AA. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
52
Anti-social behaviour
16
Shoplifting
12
Criminal damage & arson
9
Public order
8
Burglary
7
Other theft
6
Vehicle crime
3

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 WF7 5AA 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 WF7 5AA on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WF7 5AA on Check Food Hygiene

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