WF2 0DU is a safe, established residential area on Silcoates Street, 0.5km from St. Johns in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield North ward and the Wakefield constituency.
For families considering a move, WF2 0DU represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wakefield.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 41.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF2 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00060148 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILCOATES STREET, WF2 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILCOATES STREET, WF2 0DU.
531
32
£ 41,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF2 0DU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
WF2 0DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 60% 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 41.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF2 0DU. The average age is 31.6. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
21 sales · Mean £ 138,214
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF2 0DU is moderate at 54 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.
school Local Schools
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
St Michael's CofE Academy
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- NAV Mini Market (off license)0.8 km
- Slimming World0.9 km
- Thirlmere Stores0.8 km
- Jency Trading1.0 km
- Dattani Brothers0.1 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Continental Food Store0.9 km
- ASDA (4506)0.9 km
- Poundstretcher0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- RS Butties0.8 km
- Sun Bo1.0 km
- Ali's Cuisine0.8 km
- Baxy Fish Bar0.4 km
- Cha Cha Chai0.8 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Balne Lane Wmc0.2 km
- Red Lion0.5 km
- Redoubt0.9 km
- Scarborough Arms0.4 km
- Westgate Common Working Mens Club1.0 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Bear Kitchen0.8 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.9 km
- Olivers Sandwich Bar0.1 km
- Sabura0.8 km
- Wakefield Elim Community Church0.7 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bank House Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate0.7 km
- Wakefield1.6 km
- Wakefield Kirkgate1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Silcoates St Lincoln Street0.0 km
- Darnley Avenue Balne Ln0.2 km
- Darnley Avenue Balne Ln0.2 km
- Silcoates Street Walker Ave0.3 km
- Silcoates Street Walker Ave0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF20DU · Data under Open Government Licence