WF2 0AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Conway Road, 0.2km from Peacock Estate in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield North ward and the Wakefield constituency.
For families considering a move, WF2 0AZ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £290k. 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 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00060147 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CONWAY ROAD, WF2 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONWAY ROAD, WF2 0AZ.
333
39
£ 41,700 /yr
48%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 39, WF2 0AZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF2 0AZ. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 260,750
4 sales · Mean £ 258,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF2 0AZ is moderate at 58 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
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Jerry Clay Academy
Pinderfields Hospital PRU
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Alverthorpe Conservative Club0.4 km
- Mill View Stores0.4 km
- NAV Mini Market (off license)0.1 km
- Slimming World0.4 km
- Thirlmere Stores0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The New Albion0.4 km
- Alverthorpe Working Mens Club0.6 km
- The Eagle0.7 km
- Balne Lane Wmc0.8 km
- Red Lion0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Al Fresco0.3 km
- Blue Marlin0.4 km
- Curry Pot/Pizzalino0.3 km
- Ferrara Takeaway0.4 km
- Happy Choice0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Olivers Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Wakefield Elim Community Church0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate1.4 km
- Wakefield2.4 km
- Wakefield Kirkgate2.6 km
Bus Stops
- J&I School0.1 km
- Batley Road Larkspur Wy0.2 km
- Batley Road Larkspur Wy0.2 km
- J&I School0.2 km
- J&I School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF20AZ · Data under Open Government Licence