WF2 0BW is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Silcoates Lane in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF2 0BW is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WF2 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00059993 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF2 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF2 0BW.
330
37
£ 39,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF2 0BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in WF2 0BW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF2 0BW. The average age is 37.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF2 0BW has low crime rates — 26 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
Jerry Clay Academy
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
Pinderfields Hospital PRU
Wrenthorpe Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Alverthorpe Working Mens Club0.9 km
- The New Pot Oil1.0 km
- New Wheel Inn1.0 km
- The New Albion0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Kowloon Wakefield Ltd0.4 km
- Al Fresco0.8 km
- Blue Marlin0.6 km
- Curry Pot/Pizzalino0.7 km
- Ferrara Takeaway0.6 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Sunnyhill Stores0.6 km
- Alverthorpe Conservative Club0.6 km
- Mill View Stores0.7 km
- NAV Mini Market (off license)1.0 km
- Wrenthorpe Post Office1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Conroyd's1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate2.4 km
- Outwood2.8 km
- Wakefield3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Marion Ave Pacaholme Road0.2 km
- Marion Ave Pacaholme Road0.2 km
- Batley Road Pacaholme Rd0.2 km
- Batley Rd Wrenthorpe Lane0.2 km
- Batley Road Pacaholme Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF20BW · Data under Open Government Licence