Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BATLEY ROAD, WF2 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

258

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Avg Age

41

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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 0AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WF2 0AJ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

WF2 0AJ is a safe, established residential area on Batley Road, 0.2km from Alverthorpe in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WF2 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00059936 (shared with 9 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 0AJ. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

WF2 0AJ has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences73
Anti-social behaviour21
Shoplifting13
Vehicle crime11
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs

Good276 pupils0.3 km
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Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School

Good397 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael's CofE Academy

Good479 pupils1.1 km
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Jerry Clay Academy

Outstanding213 pupils1.3 km
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.3 km
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Pinderfields Hospital PRU

Good67 pupils1.5 km
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Wrenthorpe Academy

Good315 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Alverthorpe Conservative Club0.0 km
  • Mill View Stores0.1 km
  • NAV Mini Market (off license)0.4 km
  • Slimming World0.6 km
  • Thirlmere Stores0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The New Albion0.1 km
  • Alverthorpe Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • The Eagle0.6 km
  • Red Lion0.8 km
  • Scarborough Arms1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Conroyd's1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Al Fresco0.2 km
  • Blue Marlin0.0 km
  • Curry Pot/Pizzalino0.1 km
  • Ferrara Takeaway0.0 km
  • Happy Choice0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate1.8 km
  • Wakefield2.8 km
  • Outwood3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Batley Rd Flanshaw Lane0.0 km
  • Batley Rd Flanshaw Lane0.1 km
  • Batley Road St Pauls Dr0.1 km
  • Wellington Street Batley Rd0.2 km
  • Flanshaw Lane Weavers Chase0.2 km