WF1 1HB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Wakefield in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield North ward and the Wakefield constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WF1 1HB offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wakefield.
Safety: Crime rates are high (359 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WF1 1HB are sourced from Output Area E00060121 (shared with 108 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF1 1HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF1 1HB.
482
33
£ 41,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF1 1HB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
WF1 1HB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 81% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF1 1HB. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WF1 1HB are high at 359 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.
school Local Schools
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill
Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Cineworld Cinemas0.8 km
- Wickes0.6 km
- Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Ltd @ Spar0.7 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Khan's Food Store0.9 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
56 nearby- Mecca Bingo0.8 km
- Black Horse0.3 km
- Old Print Works0.4 km
- Theatre Royal Wakefield Cafe Bar0.3 km
- The Wagon0.8 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- Bear Kitchen1.0 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- Sabura0.6 km
- Bengal Palace0.4 km
- Create Cafe0.4 km
- + 96 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Ali's Cuisine1.0 km
- Cha Cha Chai0.9 km
- Freddy's Chicken & Pizza1.0 km
- Golden Phoenix0.9 km
- Italia Express & Kashmir Express0.6 km
- + 60 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Continental Food Store0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Magazin Acasa0.2 km
- Wisla Market0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bank House Hotel0.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield0.5 km
- Wakefield Westgate0.6 km
- Wakefield Kirkgate0.8 km
Bus Stops
- N2 Northgate0.1 km
- Union Street Smallpage Yard0.1 km
- Westmorland Street0.1 km
- Union Street0.2 km
- Westgate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF11HB · Data under Open Government Licence