Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF1 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF1 1BA.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF1 1BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WF1 1BA has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF1 1BA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Wakefield in Wakefield. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wakefield North ward and the Wakefield constituency.

WF1 1BA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are high (332 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WF1 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00180057 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF1 1BA. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.2%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 8%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WF1 1BA are high at 332 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences462
Shoplifting279
Anti-social behaviour148
Public order144
Drugs93

school Local Schools

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Wakefield Lawefield Primary School

Good440 pupils0.7 km
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Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good254 pupils0.9 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School

Good311 pupils0.9 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill

Inadequate1.0 km
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Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School

Good333 pupils1.1 km
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Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource

Good232 pupils1.3 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill

Good449 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Cineworld Cinemas0.6 km
  • Pak Butcher0.8 km
  • Wickes0.4 km
  • Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Ltd @ Spar0.8 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • + 69 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

59 nearby
  • Balne Lane Wmc1.0 km
  • Mecca Bingo0.6 km
  • Redoubt1.0 km
  • Black Horse0.2 km
  • Old Print Works0.2 km
  • + 54 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

101 nearby
  • Bear Kitchen0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut0.6 km
  • Sabura0.4 km
  • Bengal Palace0.1 km
  • Create Cafe0.4 km
  • + 96 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

67 nearby
  • Ali's Cuisine0.7 km
  • Cha Cha Chai0.7 km
  • Freddy's Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
  • Golden Phoenix0.7 km
  • Italia Express & Kashmir Express0.4 km
  • + 62 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Continental Food Store0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Magazin Acasa0.5 km
  • Wisla Market0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bank House Hotel0.1 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate0.4 km
  • Wakefield0.6 km
  • Wakefield Kirkgate0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Westgate0.1 km
  • Westgate0.1 km
  • Westgate0.1 km
  • Westgate0.1 km
  • Denby Dale Road0.1 km