Is WF9 2RX a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

148 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WF9 2RX. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
59
Anti-social behaviour
18
Public order
16
Criminal damage & arson
14
Shoplifting
12
Other theft
10
Burglary
8
Other crime
6

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 WF9 2RX 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 2RX on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WF9 2RX on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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