WF1 1HU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Wakefield in Wakefield. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wakefield East ward and the Wakefield constituency.
Day-to-day life in WF1 1HU has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (279 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 1HU are sourced from Output Area E00060067 (shared with 125 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF1 1HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF1 1HU.
339
32
£ 38,000 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF1 1HU 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
At 86% private renter occupancy, WF1 1HU 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF1 1HU. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1HU are high at 279 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
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill
Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill
Outwood Academy City Fields
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Cineworld Cinemas0.9 km
- Wickes0.7 km
- Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Ltd @ Spar0.8 km
- Spar0.8 km
- City Shop0.1 km
- + 65 more
Pub, NightClub
54 nearby- Mecca Bingo0.9 km
- Black Horse0.5 km
- Old Print Works0.5 km
- Theatre Royal Wakefield Cafe Bar0.5 km
- The Wagon1.0 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Sabura0.7 km
- Bengal Palace0.5 km
- Create Cafe0.5 km
- Dolce Vita0.5 km
- + 95 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Italia Express & Kashmir Express0.7 km
- Pimp My Fries0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Thai & Pie Cafe0.6 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Continental Food Store0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Magazin Acasa0.1 km
- Wisla Market0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bank House Hotel0.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield0.4 km
- Wakefield Kirkgate0.7 km
- Wakefield Westgate0.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Springs0.0 km
- The Springs0.0 km
- Westmorland Street0.1 km
- Kirkgate0.1 km
- Almshouse Lane Ridings0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WF11HU · Data under Open Government Licence