Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BERNERS STREET, WF1 4EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERNERS STREET, WF1 4EA.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF1 4EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

WF1 4EA has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF1 4EA is an up-and-coming urban area on Berners Street, 0.3km from Primrose Hill in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield East ward and the Wakefield constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WF1 4EA offers many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wakefield.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £98k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF1 4EA are sourced from Output Area E00060077 (shared with 19 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 4EA. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.0%
Asian / British Asian47.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 115,000

1 sales · Mean £ 115,000

Terraced

£ 90,000

2 sales · Mean £ 90,000

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

Crime around WF1 4EA is above average at 115 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 offences252
Shoplifting106
Public order73
Anti-social behaviour51
Drugs49

school Local Schools

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Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good254 pupils0.2 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill

Inadequate0.5 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School

Good311 pupils0.6 km
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Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School

Good333 pupils0.8 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill

Good449 pupils0.8 km
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Outwood Academy City Fields

Good766 pupils1.1 km
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Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Good206 pupils1.4 km
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Wakefield Lawefield Primary School

Good440 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Admiral0.7 km
  • Freddies Stores0.7 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • + 57 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

52 nearby
  • Shooters0.5 km
  • The Blind Pig0.7 km
  • The Rainbow0.4 km
  • The Raven Public House0.6 km
  • The Gallery0.3 km
  • + 47 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

85 nearby
  • 19 Brew Avenue0.7 km
  • 40Cha Taiwanese Bubble0.5 km
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • Cafe 190.5 km
  • Cafe 46 Lounge0.7 km
  • + 80 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • ASDA0.5 km
  • Biedronka0.8 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Boar Home Dining Ltd0.8 km
  • China Garden0.3 km
  • Kashar0.7 km
  • Syhiba Restaurant0.4 km
  • Xpress Flavaz, Fryers Delight0.8 km
  • + 44 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bank House Hotel0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield0.3 km
  • Wakefield Kirkgate0.3 km
  • Wakefield Westgate1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Peterson Road0.1 km
  • Peterson Road0.1 km
  • Shepley St Junction0.2 km
  • Shepley St Junction0.2 km
  • Back Mount Pleasant0.2 km