WF1 3PY is a well-regarded residential area on North Road Terrace, 0.2km from St. Johns in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield North ward and the Wakefield constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 3PY are sourced from Output Area E00060144 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH ROAD TERRACE, WF1 3PY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD TERRACE, WF1 3PY.
314
40
£ 41,700 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF1 3PY 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 3PY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF1 3PY. The average age is 40.3. 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 around WF1 3PY is moderate at 82 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
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Newton Hill Community School
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Dattani Brothers0.8 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Premier Stores0.8 km
- St John's Greengrocers0.5 km
- The Butchers Shop1.0 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- Balne Lane Wmc0.8 km
- Black Horse0.7 km
- Old Print Works0.8 km
- Theatre Royal Wakefield Cafe Bar0.7 km
- Shooters0.8 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Olivers Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Sabura0.9 km
- Bengal Palace0.9 km
- Capri0.5 km
- + 81 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Poundland1.0 km
- Continental Food Store0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- ASDA0.8 km
- Biedronka0.4 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Italia Express & Kashmir Express0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Wakefield Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Capri Drive Thru Coffee Shop0.6 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bank House Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate0.8 km
- Wakefield1.2 km
- Wakefield Kirkgate1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wentworth St North Road Ter0.1 km
- Queen Elizabeth GS0.1 km
- Wentworth Street St Johns North0.1 km
- Queen Elizabeth GS0.1 km
- Belgravia Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WF13PY · Data under Open Government Licence