Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

NORTHGATE, WF1 1HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHGATE, WF1 1HD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

482

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF1 1HD 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

At 81% private renter occupancy, WF1 1HD is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

WF1 1HD is an up-and-coming urban area on Northgate, 0.1km from Wakefield in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield North ward and the Wakefield constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WF1 1HD offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (331 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WF1 1HD are sourced from Output Area E00060121 (shared with 108 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 1HD. 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

White / British61.7%
Asian / British Asian25.2%
Black / African / Caribbean8.5%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near WF1 1HD are high at 331 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 offences585
Shoplifting280
Public order195
Anti-social behaviour142
Drugs136

school Local Schools

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St Austin's Catholic Primary School

Good311 pupils0.6 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill

Inadequate0.7 km
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Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good254 pupils0.8 km
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Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School

Good333 pupils0.8 km
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Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Wakefield Lawefield Primary School

Good440 pupils0.9 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill

Good449 pupils1.2 km
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Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource

Good232 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Cineworld Cinemas0.9 km
  • Wickes0.6 km
  • Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Ltd @ Spar0.7 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Khan's Food Store1.0 km
  • + 67 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

56 nearby
  • Mecca Bingo0.9 km
  • Black Horse0.4 km
  • Old Print Works0.4 km
  • Theatre Royal Wakefield Cafe Bar0.4 km
  • The Wagon0.9 km
  • + 51 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

101 nearby
  • Bear Kitchen1.0 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Sabura0.6 km
  • Bengal Palace0.4 km
  • Create Cafe0.4 km
  • + 96 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

64 nearby
  • Ali's Cuisine1.0 km
  • Cha Cha Chai0.9 km
  • Freddy's Chicken & Pizza1.0 km
  • Golden Phoenix1.0 km
  • Italia Express & Kashmir Express0.6 km
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Continental Food Store0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Magazin Acasa0.2 km
  • Wisla Market0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bank House Hotel0.3 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.2 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 Street0.1 km
  • The Springs0.2 km