Quick facts about WDH

• Wakefield and District Housing (WDH) became the largest single housing stock transfer organisation in 2005.
• WDH has responsibility for over 31,000 homes, lived in by over 100,000 people in the Wakefield District.
• We are the fifth largest housing organisation in England.
• We employ around 1,300 people, and are among the top ten employers in the area.
• We spend £100m a year in the local economy.
• We are a Registered Charity No 1107623 and not for profit company.
• We manage over 50 sheltered housing schemes for elderly and vulnerable people.
• Until 2012, we are spending £720 million refurbishing tenants’ properties.
• Our unique partnership with West Yorkshire Police, through its Tenancy Support Team, is reducing anti-social behaviour and the fear of crime on housing estates.
• We provide a range of specialist services to meet the needs of vulnerable people.
• WDH's OneCALL operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week helping tenants with enquiries on any housing issue including repairs, anti-social behaviour, rents and general enquiries.