Area Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF11 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WF11 postcode area.

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Population

17,792

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 38,825 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
5/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

WF11 is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £191k. Property prices are trending up 3.0% year-on-year.

home £191,805 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF11 is a postcode district in Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 522 active and 114 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WF11 (17%) is characterised by a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes, alongside a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit (14%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes WF11 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WF11 are around £191k, up 3.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WF11 at 452 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WF11 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3245
Anti-social behaviour1070
Public order658
Criminal damage and arson646
Vehicle crime609

school Local Schools

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Fairburn Community Primary School

Outstanding85 pupils
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De Lacy Academy

Outstanding771 pupils
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The Vale Primary Academy

Outstanding244 pupils
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Willow Green Academy

Good241 pupils
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Simpson's Lane Academy

Good364 pupils
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England Lane Academy

Good209 pupils
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Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy

Good195 pupils
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St Botolphs CE Academy

Requires Improvement324 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Holmfield Farm Shop
  • Pret
  • Byram Park Stores
  • Birkin Butchers
  • Byram Post Office
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Hawthornes Guest house
  • Travelodge
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Wagon & Horses
  • Ferrybridge Progressive Club
  • Foundry Lane Club and Institute
  • Knottingley Club
  • Magnet Inn
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • The Hidden Tea Room
  • The Thaal
  • Three Horse Shoes
  • Wonkey Donkey Visitors Centre
  • Adam's Bakery Cafe
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods
  • Morrisons
  • Sainsburys Local
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Byram Fisheries
  • Bella Pizza
  • Dario's
  • Ferrybridge Fisheries
  • Golden Sunrise
  • + 19 more