Median sold price in WF5, last 5 years
£200,000
Strong sample. Based on 1,701 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026.
Built from 467 matched postcode rows within the postcode area WF5, with best-fit area context in Wakefield.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
WF5 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
WF5 currently groups 467 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Wakefield. Aggregate median sold price reads at £200,000 across 1,701 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 94.6% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 100% and 5G reaches 51% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 19 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 467 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 20 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 94.6%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 19 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 467Live postcode rows grouped under WF5
- Median sold price in WF5, last 5 years £200,000Based on 1,701 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area WakefieldUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 19 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in WF5, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 1,701 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 94.6%Gigabit availability is 94.6%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0%. 4G strong-coverage share is 100%, with 5G at 51% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Wakefield in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
19 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 19 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
2,456 mapped stopsWakefield currently links 2,456 mapped transport stops, including 49 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside WF5.
Local business
Score 100/100Wakefield currently links 2,364 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 929 food and drink, 398 grocery, 373 nightlife. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with WF5 8BT, Wakefield and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
WF5 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
929 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (533), cafe (259), restaurant (137).
Amenity group
Grocery
398 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (267), supermarket (49), butcher (37).
Amenity group
Nightlife
373 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (330), bar (43).
Amenity group
Personal services
272 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (184), beauty (88).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
WF5 8BT
WF5 8BT, Wakefield
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WF5 8HE
WF5 8HE, Wakefield
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WF5 9FE
WF5 9FE, Wakefield
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WF5 9JL
WF5 9JL, Wakefield
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WF5 9EQ
WF5 9EQ, Wakefield
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WF5 9ER
WF5 9ER, Wakefield
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WF5 9TD
WF5 9TD, Wakefield
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WF5 9EH
WF5 9EH, Wakefield
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WF5 9UB
WF5 9UB, Wakefield
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WF5 0AJ
WF5 0AJ, 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
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Primary option in WF5 8LB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Gawthorpe Community Academy
Primary option in WF5 9QP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School
Primary option in WF5 9AN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for WF5 8BT 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.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around WF5.
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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 WF5 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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