Is WF9 1EH a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

53 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WF9 1EH. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
19
Anti-social behaviour
14
Criminal damage & arson
9
Vehicle crime
3
Burglary
2
Shoplifting
2
Other crime
2
Drugs
1

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 WF9 1EH 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 WF9 1EH on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WF9 1EH on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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