Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BATLEY ROAD, WF2 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATLEY ROAD, WF2 0AA.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF2 0AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 55% of tenure in WF2 0AA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

WF2 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Batley Road, 0.3km from Flanshaw in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield North ward and the Wakefield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF2 0AA is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £240k. 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 WF2 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00060112 (shared with 7 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 WF2 0AA. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.6%
Asian / British Asian13.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 235,000

7 sales · Mean £ 215,357

Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

Terraced

£ 145,000

1 sales · Mean £ 145,000

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

Crime around WF2 0AA is moderate at 72 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 offences256
Shoplifting55
Other theft35
Anti-social behaviour30
Vehicle crime28

school Local Schools

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Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School

Good397 pupils0.3 km
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St Michael's CofE Academy

Good479 pupils0.8 km
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Wakefield Lawefield Primary School

Good440 pupils1.0 km
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Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs

Good276 pupils1.1 km
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.1 km
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Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Good206 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Dattani Brothers0.4 km
  • Dokrat News0.4 km
  • Pak Butcher1.0 km
  • Premier Stores0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's at Jacksons0.2 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Balne Lane Wmc0.4 km
  • Red Lion0.0 km
  • Redoubt0.9 km
  • Scarborough Arms0.2 km
  • Westgate Common Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Bear Kitchen0.9 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.8 km
  • Olivers Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • Supasnax1.0 km
  • Wakefield Elim Community Church0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • ASDA (4506)0.8 km
  • Poundstretcher0.8 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Ali's Cuisine0.9 km
  • Baxy Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Cha Cha Chai0.9 km
  • Darnley Fisheries0.4 km
  • Freddy's Chicken & Pizza0.9 km
  • + 26 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate1.0 km
  • Wakefield2.0 km
  • Wakefield Kirkgate2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Batley Road Peacock Ave0.0 km
  • Batley Road Peacock Ave0.0 km
  • Peacock Avenue Batley Rd0.1 km
  • Peacock Avenue Batley Rd0.1 km
  • J&I School0.2 km