Is WF8 4FE a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

321 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WF8 4FE. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
92
Shoplifting
77
Anti-social behaviour
57
Public order
24
Criminal damage & arson
18
Other theft
16
Drugs
9
Burglary
6

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 WF8 4FE 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 WF8 4FE on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WF8 4FE on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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