Side-by-side comparison of WF1 Wakefield and WF7 Pontefract covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
WF7 is the more affordable option at £195,000 median vs £195,500 in WF1. WF7 has lower recorded crime (2,312 vs 9,080 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | WF1 Wakefield | WF7 Pontefract |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £195,500 | £195,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,297 | £2,297 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 9,080 | 2,312 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 48.4 | 57.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 97.8 | 93.9 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.