Snapethorpe Gate Wakefield
27 addresses across 3 postcodes (WF2), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41805527.
- Sales: 24 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £286,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 6, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 A; Band D in Wakefield costs £2,297 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 78 to 84 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lupset Health Centre, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 201 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £286,000 | £286,000 | £286,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £122,500 | £122,500 | £122,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £122,750 | £122,750 | £122,750 |
| 2007 | 1 | £179,950 | £179,950 | £179,950 |
| 2006 | 4 | £144,750 | £109,000 | £157,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £162,500 | £162,500 | £162,500 |
| 2002 | 4 | £77,750 | £62,950 | £100,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £63,250 | £49,000 | £77,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £73,000 | £73,000 | £73,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £58,750 | £42,500 | £75,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 16 WF2 8YA | Detached | £286,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2021 | 12 WF2 8YA | Terraced | £122,500 | |
| 21 Dec 2017 | 16 WF2 8YA | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2017 | 16 WF2 8YA | Detached | £155,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Jul 2015 | 22 WF2 8YA | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2008 | 12 WF2 8YA | Terraced | £122,750 | |
| 11 Jan 2007 | 2 WF2 8YA | Detached | £179,950 | |
| 12 May 2006 | 18 WF2 8YA | Detached | £154,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2006 | 20 WF2 8YA | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2006 | 12 WF2 8YA | Terraced | £109,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2006 | 6 WF2 8YA | Semi-detached | £135,500 | |
| 4 Nov 2005 | 14 WF2 8YA | Detached | £162,500 | |
| 18 Oct 2002 | 14 WF2 8YA | Detached | £92,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2002 | 2 WF2 8YA | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2002 | 12 WF2 8YA | Terraced | £62,950 | |
| 5 Apr 2002 | 4 WF2 8YA | Semi-detached | £63,500 | |
| 26 Nov 2001 | 10 WF2 8YA | Terraced | £49,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2001 | 22 WF2 8YA | Detached | £77,500 | |
| 29 Aug 2000 | 2 WF2 8YA | Detached | £73,000 | |
| 30 Sep 1999 | 20 WF2 8YA | Detached | £75,000 | |
| 29 Mar 1999 | 8 WF2 8YA | Terraced | £42,500 | |
| 30 Nov 1998 | 6 WF2 8YA | Semi-detached | £59,700 | |
| 1 Mar 1996 | 2 WF2 8YA | Detached | £69,995 | New build. |
| 8 Sep 1995 | 18 WF2 8YA | Detached | £62,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 55 m². Most common: Bungalow, end-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2); Bungalow, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1991-1995 (9); 1996-2002 (4); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (77% of about 650 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Waterton J&I School, Wakefield: up to 29 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Former Springfield Centre St George's Road, Lupset, Wakefield: up to 44 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Flanshaw Children's Centre, Wakefield: up to 77 homes, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Adj 144 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 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 8YA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WF2 8YE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| WF2 8YF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 78 m and 84 m above sea level (83 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF2 8YA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WF2 8YE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WF2 8YF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wakefield Westgate 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Wakefield Kirkgate 612,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Sandal and Agbrigg 202,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Snapethorpe Hall Lupset | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Ossett Bus Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Wakefield | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 22.6 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lupset Health Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wakefield Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Pinderfields Hospital | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police Forensic Unit | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ossett Service Station, Ossett Cashzone | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 15 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,640 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.9 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.0 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Thornes Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2 km (1.2 miles) east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Thornes Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Thornes Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Giggal Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Lupset Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Calder Island | Island | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Hartley Bank Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Holme Leas Clough | Valley | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 24 | 27 |
3 of the street's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ossett South Parade Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Horbury Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Horbury Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snapethorpe Hall Care Home WF2 8YA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Abduls WF2 8AU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Victoria Sandwich WF2 8AU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Jubilee Hall WF2 8NS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| The Cod Father WF2 8EG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Broadway (32); On or near Magdalene Road (26); On or near Gloucester Place (22); On or near Nightingale Crest (21); On or near Hall Road (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 43% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 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) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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 8YA: 25 addresses of 26 in the postcode
- WF2 8YE: 1 address of 39 in the postcode
- WF2 8YF: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Nightingale Crest · Snapethorpe Gate · Hall Road · Dacre Avenue · St Bartholomews Court · Hallamshire Mews · Musgrave Court · Gloucester Road · Pilmer Court · Castle Hill · Lindsay Avenue · Guys Croft
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.