Side-by-side comparison of WF16 Heckmondwike and WF2 Wakefield covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
WF16 is the more affordable option at £165,500 median vs £230,000 in WF2. WF16 has lower recorded crime (1,650 vs 6,754 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | WF16 Heckmondwike | WF2 Wakefield |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £165,500 | £230,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,441 | £2,297 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,650 | 6,754 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 95.9 | 88.2 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 98.3 | 94.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 66.0 | 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.