POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
WF1 4AF postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 75%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 34 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 30 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £117,750Based on 26 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 75%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 34 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 26 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 75%, with 75% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
10 within 400mWF1 4AF links 10 transport stops within 400m and 54 within 800m. 10 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Ivy Lane (BCT) at about 141m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
323 within 1200mWF1 4AF currently links 323 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 111 food and drink, 53 personal services, 52 retail. The closest mapped place is Coffee Club at about 142m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
3,785 online job adverts observedWakefield local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 3,735 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched WF1 4AF in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
34 nearby school rows34 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for WF1 4AF. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 34WF1 4AF has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 34 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 578, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 56 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£117,750
Strong sample. Based on 26 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of WF1 4AF, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
111 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (42), cafe (40), restaurant (29).
Amenity group
Personal services
53 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (33), beauty (20).
Amenity group
Retail
52 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (22), mobile phone (17), department store (4).
Amenity group
Grocery
44 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (31), supermarket (7), bakery (3).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Coffee Club
Cafe at Pinderfields General Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield.
Food and drink
Time to Eat Cafe
Cafe at Pinderfields General Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield.
Food and drink
MY Coffee Shop
Cafe at Pinderfields General Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield.
Health
Lloyds Pharmacy
Pharmacy at Pinderfields General Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield.
Grocery
Eastmoor General Store
Convenience at 56, Eastmoor Road, Wakefield.
Food and drink
Pinderfields Staff and Visitor Coffee Bar
Cafe at Trust HQ & Education Centre, Aberford Road, Wakefield.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Newton Hill Community School
Primary option in WF1 2HR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill
Primary option in WF1 4LU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane
Primary option in WF1 2PH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for WF1 4AF before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around WF1 4AF.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like WF1 4AF with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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Ask vetted agents
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