Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE SPRINGS, WF1 1QB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SPRINGS, WF1 1QB.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF1 1QB 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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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

At 86% private renter occupancy, WF1 1QB 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 1QB is an up-and-coming urban area on The Springs, 0.2km from Wakefield in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield East ward and the Wakefield constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WF1 1QB offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (229 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £60k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1QB are sourced from Output Area E00060067 (shared with 125 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 1QB. 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

White / British80.0%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 60,000

1 sales · Mean £ 60,000

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

Crime rates near WF1 1QB are high at 229 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 offences520
Shoplifting286
Public order169
Anti-social behaviour120
Drugs111

school Local Schools

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St Austin's Catholic Primary School

Good311 pupils0.5 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill

Inadequate0.5 km
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Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good254 pupils0.6 km
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Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School

Good333 pupils0.7 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill

Good449 pupils1.0 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 Lawefield Primary School

Good440 pupils1.1 km
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Outwood Academy City Fields

Good766 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

96 nearby
  • Sabura0.8 km
  • Bengal Palace0.6 km
  • Create Cafe0.6 km
  • Dolce Vita0.6 km
  • Gaskells Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 91 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

53 nearby
  • Italia Express & Kashmir Express0.8 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Thai & Pie Cafe0.7 km
  • Crumbs0.7 km
  • Freshly Market/Freshly Foods0.4 km
  • + 48 more
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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • Wickes0.8 km
  • Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Ltd @ Spar0.9 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • City Shop0.1 km
  • Eastmoor Road Store0.7 km
  • + 64 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

52 nearby
  • Black Horse0.6 km
  • Old Print Works0.6 km
  • Theatre Royal Wakefield Cafe Bar0.6 km
  • Butchers Arms0.5 km
  • The Six Chimneys0.1 km
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Continental Food Store0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Magazin Acasa0.0 km
  • Wisla Market0.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bank House Hotel0.5 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • The Springs0.1 km
  • The Springs0.1 km
  • Kirkgate0.1 km
  • Kirkgate0.1 km
  • Kirkgate0.1 km