The WF1 5 Wakefield Postcode Sector
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The WF1 5 postcode sector is within the county of West Yorkshire.
According to the 2021 Census, the WF1 5 postcode sector is home to 7,328 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 224 already in use, that leaves 176 potentially available.
The largest settlement in the WF1 5 postal code is WAKEFIELD followed by Kirkthorpe, and Heath.
The WF1 5 Postcode shares a border with WF1 1 (WAKEFIELD), WF1 4 (WAKEFIELD, Eastmoor), WF2 6 (WAKEFIELD, Walton, Newmillerdam), WF2 7 (WAKEFIELD, Newmillerdam, Milnthorpe), WF2 8 (WAKEFIELD), WF4 1 (Crofton, Sharlston Common, New Crofton), WF6 1 (NORMANTON, Normanton Industrial Estate) and WF6 2 (NORMANTON, Altofts).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of WAKEFIELD.
- WF1 5 is in the WF1 district, within the WF Wakefield area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Wakefield Delivery Office.
- Area: 4.08 sq mi (10.56 km² / 2,609.81 acres).
- Waterways include Aire and Calder Navigation, River Calder, Barnsley Canal.
Street list for WF1 5
CHANTRY BRIDGE INDUSTRIAL EST THORNES LANE
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 41805327
KIRKGATE COMMERCIAL CENTRE STENNARD ISLAND
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 41805226
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| INGS ROAD A638 | 702 |
| CHARLES AVENUE | 282 |
| SPARABLE LANE | 145 |
| BARNSLEY ROAD A61 | 127 |
| FALLINGS ROAD | 118 |
| BROOK CRESCENT | 109 |
| ROUND STREET | 108 |
| PORTLAND STREET | 85 |
| BUCKINGHAM DRIVE | 85 |
| AGBRIGG ROAD B6389 | 84 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1704 |
| Public order | 344 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 300 |
| Other theft | 235 |
| Vehicle crime | 218 |
| Burglary | 206 |
| Drugs | 177 |
| Shoplifting | 168 |
| Other crime | 132 |
| Robbery | 56 |
| Theft from the person | 34 |
| Possession of weapons | 29 |
| Bicycle theft | 20 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Sandal Magna Community Academy
Academy sponsor led
Belle Vue Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5NF
Head: Mr Craig Elliott
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2022-11-02
Pupils: 261
The Castle Nursery School
Local authority nursery school
255A Barnsley Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5NU
Head: Mrs Kirsty Quinn
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-09-14
Pupils: 108
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
Settlements within the sector
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £328,999 | 14 | £364,868 | 22 | £376,920 | 24 | £360,285 | 52 |
| Semi-detached | £215,231 | 29 | £223,950 | 48 | £201,109 | 53 | £206,144 | 70 |
| Terraced | £147,402 | 46 | £132,724 | 63 | £140,751 | 61 | £154,506 | 88 |
| Flats | £93,418 | 20 | £106,110 | 14 | £91,222 | 18 | £120,969 | 16 |
Important postcodes and buildings
WF1 5AW is the postcode for The Hepworth Wakefield, THE HEPWORTH WAKEFIELD, GALLERY WALK, WAKEFIELD, GROUND FLOOR CALDER BUILDING, The Hepworth Wakefield, and The Hepworth Wakefield, Gallery Walk
WF1 5BB is the postcode for Agbrigg & Bell Vue Community Centre, Montague Street
WF1 5JN is the postcode for The Hepworth Wakefield, Tootal Street
WF1 5NF is the postcode for Sandal Magna Community Academy, Belle Vue Road
WF1 5NU is the postcode for Department of Social Services, 257 Barnsley Road, The Castle Childrens Centre, 255 Barnsley Road, and SANDAL SUITE (BLOCK 1), The Castle Childrens Centre, 255 Barnsley Road
WF1 5PN is the postcode for Belle Isle Health Park, Portobello Road, Medical Centre, Portobello Road, and Maybush Surgery, Belle Isle Health Park, Portobello Road
WF1 5RH is the postcode for Navigation Warehouse, Navigation Walk
Administrative coverage
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Tourist attractions
We found 2 visitor attractions within or around this postcode sector.
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Weather forecast for WF1 5
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