WF1 2AN is a well-regarded residential area on Bradford Road, 0.4km from Potovens Bridge in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.
For serious buyers, WF1 2AN is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £244k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WF1 2AN are sourced from Output Area E00180047 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRADFORD ROAD, WF1 2AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRADFORD ROAD, WF1 2AN.
101
45
£ 42,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WF1 2AN combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£244k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £244k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF1 2AN. The average age is 44.5. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
5 sales · Mean £ 226,799
Detached
£ 252,000
1 sales · Mean £ 252,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF1 2AN is moderate at 59 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
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Newton Hill Community School
Wrenthorpe Academy
Pinderfields Hospital PRU
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
Jerry Clay Academy
Outwood Grange Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Gill's Mini Market1.0 km
- Wrenthorpe Post Office0.7 km
- Asda on the Move0.6 km
- Cinnabon0.6 km
- Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Ltd @ Spar0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- New Wheel Inn0.9 km
- The New Pot Oil0.8 km
- The Rhubarb Triangle0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Conroyd's0.7 km
- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School0.9 km
- Capri0.6 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.5 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Poundland0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Capri Drive Thru Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Chaiiwala Express0.6 km
- Sbarro0.6 km
- Shanghai Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Royal Spice0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate1.5 km
- Outwood2.1 km
- Wakefield2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bradford Road Fox Ln0.0 km
- Bradford Road Fox Ln0.1 km
- Bradford Rd Whitegates Close0.2 km
- Bradford Rd Whitehall Crescent0.2 km
- Bradford Rd Whitegates Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF12AN · Data under Open Government Licence