Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BALNE LANE, WF2 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALNE LANE, WF2 0DN.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /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 0DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 40, WF2 0DN 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.

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

WF2 0DN is a mixed residential area on Balne Lane, 0.5km from New Scarborough in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield North ward and the Wakefield constituency.

For families considering a move, WF2 0DN represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. 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 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £189k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF2 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00060152 (shared with 5 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 0DN. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.7%
Asian / British Asian19.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 187,000

5 sales · Mean £ 186,820

Semi-Detached

£ 133,750

4 sales · Mean £ 132,687

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

Crime around WF2 0DN is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences249
Shoplifting44
Other theft28
Anti-social behaviour25
Vehicle crime24

school Local Schools

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Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School

Good397 pupils0.5 km
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Wakefield Lawefield Primary School

Good440 pupils0.9 km
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Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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St Michael's CofE Academy

Good479 pupils1.0 km
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Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs

Good276 pupils1.3 km
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Lupset Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Mill View Stores1.0 km
  • Morrisons Petrol Filling Station1.0 km
  • NAV Mini Market (off license)0.7 km
  • Slimming World0.7 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The New Albion1.0 km
  • Black Horse1.0 km
  • Old Print Works1.0 km
  • Theatre Royal Wakefield Cafe Bar1.0 km
  • St Michaels Snooker Club0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Continental Food Store1.0 km
  • ASDA (4506)0.8 km
  • Poundstretcher0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Al Fresco0.9 km
  • Curry Pot/Pizzalino0.9 km
  • Happy Choice1.0 km
  • RS Butties0.6 km
  • Sun Bo0.8 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Create Cafe0.9 km
  • Gaskells Restaurant0.9 km
  • Khavana Kitchen, Spacebound1.0 km
  • On Track Coffee0.7 km
  • Rassams Creamery0.9 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate0.8 km
  • Wakefield1.8 km
  • Wakefield Kirkgate2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Darnley Avenue Balne Ln0.1 km
  • Darnley Avenue Balne Ln0.1 km
  • Darnley Avenue Victoria Ave0.2 km
  • Darnley Avenue Victoria Ave0.2 km
  • Peacock Avenue Batley Rd0.2 km