Is WF7 6LA a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

85 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WF7 6LA. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
35
Anti-social behaviour
18
Criminal damage & arson
13
Public order
5
Other theft
4
Shoplifting
4
Bicycle theft
3
Drugs
1

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 WF7 6LA 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 6LA on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WF7 6LA on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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