Side-by-side comparison of WF4 Wakefield and WF9 Pontefract covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
WF9 is the more affordable option at £165,000 median vs £215,000 in WF4. WF4 has lower recorded crime (3,605 vs 5,647 offences over 13 months). WF9 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | WF4 Wakefield | WF9 Pontefract |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £215,000 | £165,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,297 | £2,297 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 3,605 | 5,647 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 65.8 | 84.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 88.2 | 93.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 67.0 |
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.