WF2 0AH is a safe, established residential area on Batley Road, 0.3km from Alverthorpe in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward and the Wakefield constituency.
The people who live in WF2 0AH are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £318k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF2 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00059995 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BATLEY ROAD, WF2 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATLEY ROAD, WF2 0AH.
490
41
£ 39,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF2 0AH spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF2 0AH. The average age is 41.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 295,000
2 sales · Mean £ 295,000
Semi-Detached
£ 322,500
1 sales · Mean £ 322,500
Terraced
£ 139,000
2 sales · Mean £ 139,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF2 0AH has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Jerry Clay Academy
St Michael's CofE Academy
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Pinderfields Hospital PRU
Wrenthorpe Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Alverthorpe Working Mens Club0.5 km
- The Eagle0.7 km
- Red Lion1.0 km
- The New Albion0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Kowloon Wakefield Ltd0.1 km
- Al Fresco0.3 km
- Blue Marlin0.2 km
- Curry Pot/Pizzalino0.3 km
- Ferrara Takeaway0.2 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Sunnyhill Stores0.9 km
- Alverthorpe Conservative Club0.2 km
- Mill View Stores0.3 km
- NAV Mini Market (off license)0.6 km
- Slimming World0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate2.0 km
- Wakefield3.0 km
- Outwood3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Batley Road St Pauls Dr0.0 km
- Batley Road St Pauls Dr0.0 km
- St Pauls Drive Batley Rd0.1 km
- St Pauls Drive Batley Rd0.1 km
- Batley Rd Flanshaw Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF20AH · Data under Open Government Licence