WF2 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Harebell Avenue, 0.2km from Peacock Estate in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £243k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF2 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00059934 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAREBELL AVENUE, WF2 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAREBELL AVENUE, WF2 0AQ.
440
41
£ 39,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WF2 0AQ — age 41, 92% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0AQ. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 156,500
4 sales · Mean £ 158,062
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF2 0AQ has low crime rates — 38 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
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
St Michael's CofE Academy
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Jerry Clay Academy
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Pinderfields Hospital PRU
Wrenthorpe Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Dattani Brothers0.8 km
- Dokrat News1.0 km
- Premier Stores0.9 km
- Sainsbury's at Jacksons0.7 km
- Umer Halal0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Balne Lane Wmc1.0 km
- Red Lion0.6 km
- Scarborough Arms0.7 km
- The New Albion0.2 km
- Alverthorpe Working Mens Club0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Olivers Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Wakefield Elim Community Church1.0 km
- Conroyd's1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Baxy Fish Bar0.8 km
- Darnley Fisheries1.0 km
- Kasim's0.7 km
- Papa Dinas0.7 km
- Scufflers0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate1.6 km
- Wakefield2.5 km
- Wakefield Kirkgate2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Batley Road Larkspur Wy0.1 km
- Batley Road Larkspur Wy0.1 km
- Wellington Street Batley Rd0.1 km
- Batley Rd Flanshaw Lane0.2 km
- Batley Rd Flanshaw Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF20AQ · Data under Open Government Licence