A650 Wakefield
4 addresses across 3 postcodes (WF1,WF2), about 6.8 km (4.2 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 41806130.
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Wakefield costs £2,297 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 70% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Outwood, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 610 m (0.4 miles) away, and Outwood Park (7.1 hectares) is about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 62 to 98 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is New Southgate Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Wakefield in 2026-27: Band D £2,297 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,531 | £1,786 | £2,042 | £2,297 | £2,807 | £3,318 | £3,828 | £4,594 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (24% of about 2,040 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, Wakefield.
Listed buildings
- 1-7 Railway Terrace, grade II
- MELBOURNE HOUSE, grade II
- Red Hall, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Red Hall Avenue (unit 18B), Wakefield, permissioned (140 m)
- Newton House, Grey Street, Outwood: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- 1 Bolus Lane, Outwood, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Land At Snowhill, Wakefield: up to 197 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 30 September 2026 to 1 October 2026: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, Works for road purposes, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 5 October 2026 to 8 October 2026: CITY OF WAKEFIELD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works, permit applied for)
- 5 October 2026 to 8 October 2026: CITY OF WAKEFIELD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
- 21 October 2026 to 22 October 2026: CITY OF WAKEFIELD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
Finished in the last three months
- 20 August 2026: CITY OF WAKEFIELD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the verge (minor works)
- 5 August 2026 to 7 August 2026: CITY OF WAKEFIELD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF2 0QR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WF1 2PS | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 6 | unlikely |
| WF2 0XQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 62 m and 98 m above sea level (83 m on average); the ground rises about 36 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF1 2PS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WF2 0QR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WF2 0XQ | 70% | 70% | 70% | 10% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Outwood 310,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Wakefield Westgate 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Wakefield Kirkgate 612,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest First Avenue Newton Hill | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wakefield Bus Station Wakefield City Centre | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Former Pub Car Park - 5 mins from Westgag | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 20.9 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New Southgate Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmacy Express | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Outwood Dental Care | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Fieldhead Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Bishopgarth West Yorkshire Police Training & Development Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Riomax, Outwood Cashzone | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Outwood Park 7.1 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,010 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 8.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Hill | Hill | 630 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Robin Hood Hill | Hill | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Quarry Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Stoney Lane Plantation | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Calder Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Stennard Island | Island | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 4 |
4 of the street's 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wakefield: see them on the Wakefield page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Hill Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Outwood Grange Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rooks Nest Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wrenthorpe Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Jerry Clay Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Heart of Yorkshire Education Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey WF1 2DF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Bannatynes Fitness Limited WF1 2UF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Newton General Store WF1 2JA | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 5 Nov 2019 |
| Shanghai Chinese Takeaway WF1 2JQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Penny On The Move WF1 2JQ | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Chartwells, Compass Group Uk & Ireland WF1 2HR | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Newts @ WF1 2HR | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Busy Bees WF1 2UN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Kashmiri Aroma WF1 2UJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Burger King WF1 2UJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Rainbow Chinese Takeaway WF1 2HS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Jack In A Box WF1 2JB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Jul 2026 |
| The Victoria WF1 2ND | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Moxon Grove (7); On or near Willow Park (7); On or near Timperley Close (3); On or near Red Hall Avenue (3); On or near Willow Green (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WF2 0QR: 2 addresses of 34 in the postcode
- WF1 2PS: 1 address of 66 in the postcode
- WF2 0XQ: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Willow Green · Red Hall Crescent · Willow Park · Moxon Grove · Red Hall Avenue · Hedley Crescent · Timperley Close · Noble Road · Paragon Avenue · Reeds Way · Second Avenue · Turnstone Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.