POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
WF6 2RZ postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 18 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 30 Jan 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £265,000Based on 21 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Jan 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%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 18 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 21 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Jan 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% 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
6 within 400mWF6 2RZ links 6 transport stops within 400m and 18 within 800m. 6 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Church Rd The Crescent (BCT) at about 214m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
17 within 1200mWF6 2RZ currently links 17 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 6 nightlife, 5 food and drink, 5 grocery. The closest mapped place is The Horse and Jockey at about 168m. 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 WF6 2RZ in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
18 nearby school rows18 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for WF6 2RZ. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 4WF6 2RZ has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 4 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 45, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 36 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£265,000
Strong sample. Based on 21 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Jan 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of WF6 2RZ, 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
Nightlife
6 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (6).
Amenity group
Food and drink
5 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (4), cafe (1).
Amenity group
Grocery
5 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (4), butcher (1).
Amenity group
Health
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (1).
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.
Nightlife
The Horse and Jockey
Pub at 47, Church Road, Altofts, Normanton.
Food and drink
Delicious Deli
Fast Food at 95a, Church Road, Altofts, Normanton.
Grocery
One Stop
Convenience at 117, Church Road, Altofts, Normanton.
Grocery
Allums Butchers
Butcher at 29, Lee Brig, Altofts, Normanton.
Nightlife
Lee Brigg WMC
Pub at The Brigg., 1, St Mary's Road, Altofts, Normanton.
Food and drink
The Brigg Community Cafe
Cafe at The Brigg., 1, St Mary's Road, Altofts, Normanton.
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
Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School
Primary option in WF6 2LN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Martin Frobisher Infant School
Primary option in WF6 2NU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Newlands Primary School
Primary option in WF6 1BB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for WF6 2RZ 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 WF6 2RZ.
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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 WF6 2RZ 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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