Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF1 1JN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

475

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF1 1JN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in WF1 1JN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1JN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from New Wells 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.

This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wakefield.

Safety: Crime rates are high (318 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 1JN are sourced from Output Area E00060085 (shared with 18 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 1JN. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.8%
Asian / British Asian19.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 1JN are high at 318 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 offences437
Shoplifting274
Anti-social behaviour145
Public order139
Drugs88

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 pupils0.8 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill

Inadequate1.0 km
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Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource

Good232 pupils1.1 km
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Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School

Good333 pupils1.2 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill

Good449 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Cineworld Cinemas0.5 km
  • Pak Butcher0.8 km
  • Wickes0.5 km
  • Khan's Food Store0.8 km
  • M & S Newsagents0.8 km
  • + 63 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • Mecca Bingo0.5 km
  • Redoubt1.0 km
  • Black Horse0.3 km
  • Old Print Works0.3 km
  • Theatre Royal Wakefield Cafe Bar0.4 km
  • + 53 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

100 nearby
  • Bear Kitchen0.8 km
  • Pizza Hut0.5 km
  • Sabura0.5 km
  • Bengal Palace0.2 km
  • Create Cafe0.6 km
  • + 95 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

65 nearby
  • Ali's Cuisine0.8 km
  • Cha Cha Chai0.8 km
  • Freddy's Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
  • Golden Phoenix0.8 km
  • Italia Express & Kashmir Express0.5 km
  • + 60 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Continental Food Store0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Magazin Acasa0.5 km
  • Wisla Market0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bank House Hotel0.3 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield0.5 km
  • Wakefield Westgate0.5 km
  • Wakefield Kirkgate0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Denby Dale Road0.0 km
  • Ings Road0.1 km
  • George Street0.2 km
  • Westgate0.3 km
  • Westgate0.3 km