Flood Risk & Hydrological Appraisal
Statutory Environment Agency RoFSW & Flood Zone Telemetry
Environment Agency hydrological modelling indicates minimal overall flood hazard for WF8 1ET. The area is positioned firmly within Zone 1, reflecting an annual fluvial (river and coastal) probability of less than 0.1% (1 in 1,000 years). Furthermore, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water (RoFSW) telemetry is rated as Very Low. Buildings insurance premiums for residential properties on this postcode typically do not suffer special flood excesses or exclusions, ensuring frictionless conveyancing clearance and mortgage lending approval.
Police Street Crime & Public Safety
Official Police.uk Telemetry within 250m Radius • Period: August 2026
Public safety data compiled by the territorial police force for WF8 1ET logged 11 incidents within 250 metres during the latest published period (August 2026). This puts community safety at a moderate urban benchmark consistent with wider Wakefield averages. Leading categories included violent crime (27%), anti social behaviour (18%), other theft (18%). The incident density aligns with typical UK residential neighbourhoods with standard street illumination and community policing presence.
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HM Land Registry Sold Prices & Tenure
Official Statutory Price Paid Records
Official HM Land Registry Price Paid datasets record 3 recent property transactions on the immediate streets surrounding WF8 1ET, reflecting an average recorded sale price of £57,332. The most recent registered transaction completed at 45 PARADISE FIELDS (Flat-maisonette) for £64,995 on 10 June 2011. Dominant residential tenure across the micro-area is predominantly Leasehold, providing solid baseline equity stability for local freehold and leasehold assets.
| Address | Type | Date | Price Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 PARADISE FIELDS | Flat-maisonette | 10 June 2011 | £64,995 |
| 45 PARADISE FIELDS | Flat-maisonette | 27 June 2007 | £67,000 |
| 45 PARADISE FIELDS | Flat-maisonette | 7 February 2003 | £40,000 |
Local Schools & Ofsted Ratings
Catchment Analysis within Statutory Walking Proximity
Educational catchment access for families residing in WF8 1ET is well-served, featuring 4 primary and secondary schools within statutory commuting proximity. Notable local establishments include St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (rated Good by Ofsted, situated 🚶 17 min walk (0.84 mi) • 🚗 4 min). In total, 4 nearby educational institutions hold Ofsted 'Good' or 'Outstanding' inspection accreditations, supporting sustained family demand in local school catchment ballots.
Frequently Asked Questions: WF8 1ET
Pre-Acquisition Legal & Environmental Due Diligence
Is WF8 1ET at risk of flooding? ▼
According to Environment Agency models, WF8 1ET falls within Flood Zone 1 with a surface water flood risk classified as Very Low. Properties in this zone are subject to standard conveyancing search enquiries.
What is the crime density in WF8 1ET? ▼
Police.uk records logged 11 street-level incidents within 250m over the latest 30-day census period, placing this micro-location in the Moderate density category for Wakefield.
What are the latest property sold prices around WF8 1ET? ▼
Official HM Land Registry Price Paid records indicate an average sold property price of £57,332 across recent recorded residential transactions.
Which administrative authority manages WF8 1ET? ▼
WF8 1ET is located in the local authority district of Wakefield, within the parliamentary constituency of Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England.