WF1 2TD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Brooks Banks in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield North ward and the Wakefield constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WF1 2TD 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (193 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WF1 2TD are sourced from Output Area E00168743 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF1 2TD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF1 2TD.
404
34
£ 41,700 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF1 2TD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WF1 2TD is a young, economically active community — 74% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF1 2TD. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WF1 2TD are high at 193 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
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 Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Cineworld Cinemas0.6 km
- Dattani Brothers0.9 km
- Dokrat News0.9 km
- Pak Butcher0.7 km
- Premier Stores0.8 km
- + 66 more
Pub, NightClub
58 nearby- Balne Lane Wmc0.7 km
- Mecca Bingo0.6 km
- Redoubt0.8 km
- Westgate Common Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Black Horse0.1 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
103 nearby- Bear Kitchen0.6 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.9 km
- Olivers Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- Pizza Hut0.6 km
- Sabura0.3 km
- + 98 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
- Continental Food Store0.1 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- ASDA (4506)0.9 km
- Poundstretcher0.9 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
66 nearby- Ali's Cuisine0.6 km
- Baxy Fish Bar1.0 km
- Cha Cha Chai0.6 km
- Darnley Fisheries0.9 km
- Freddy's Chicken & Pizza0.6 km
- + 61 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bank House Hotel0.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate0.2 km
- Wakefield0.8 km
- Wakefield Kirkgate1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Westgate0.1 km
- Westgate0.1 km
- Westgate Stn0.1 km
- Wakefield One W10.2 km
- Wakefield Westgate Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF12TD · Data under Open Government Licence