Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

LINDALE GROVE, WF2 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDALE GROVE, WF2 0BU.

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Population

419

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF2 0BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.

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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WF2 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 2.0% year-on-year.

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

WF2 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Lindale Grove, 0.4km from Silcoates Lane in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

For families considering a move, WF2 0BU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k, up 2.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF2 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00059991 (shared with 10 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 0BU. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

8 sales · Mean £ 226,562

Detached

£ 236,000

4 sales · Mean £ 247,250

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

WF2 0BU has low crime rates — 25 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 offences48
Anti-social behaviour8
Other crime7
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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

Good276 pupils0.5 km
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Jerry Clay Academy

Outstanding213 pupils0.7 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate

Outstanding241 pupils1.2 km
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Pinderfields Hospital PRU

Good67 pupils1.3 km
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Wrenthorpe Academy

Good315 pupils1.3 km
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Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School

Good397 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Alverthorpe Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Mill View Stores0.9 km
  • Wrenthorpe Post Office0.9 km
  • Sunnyhill Stores0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • New Wheel Inn0.9 km
  • The New Albion0.9 km
  • The New Pot Oil0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Conroyd's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Al Fresco0.9 km
  • Blue Marlin0.8 km
  • Curry Pot/Pizzalino0.9 km
  • Ferrara Takeaway0.8 km
  • Sun Bo1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate2.5 km
  • Outwood2.7 km
  • Wakefield3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Silcoates Ln Wrenthorpe Lane0.1 km
  • Wrenthorpe Lane Silcoates Ln0.1 km
  • Wrenthorpe Lane Lindale Gro0.1 km
  • Wrenthorpe Lane Silcoates Ln0.1 km
  • Wrenthorpe Lane Lindale Gro0.2 km