WF2 7AD is a safe, established residential area on Holmfield Lane, 0.1km from Thornes in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield West ward and the Wakefield constituency.
For families considering a move, WF2 7AD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF2 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00060040 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLMFIELD LANE, WF2 7AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMFIELD LANE, WF2 7AD.
342
46
£ 39,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF2 7AD 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF2 7AD spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF2 7AD. The average age is 46.1. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
2 sales · Mean £ 200,000
Terraced
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF2 7AD has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
Trinity Academy Cathedral
The Castle Nursery School
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Sandal Magna Community Academy
St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Cineworld Cinemas1.0 km
- Lindens Health & Nutrition Ltd0.4 km
- Duke of York Avenue Store1.0 km
- Patel's Off Licence0.9 km
- Slimming World0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Mecca Bingo1.0 km
- The Wharfside0.8 km
- The Queens Arms0.3 km
- Toby Carvery Calder Island Wakefield0.5 km
- Holmfield Arms0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Pizza Hut1.0 km
- Happy Days Childrens Play Centre0.3 km
- Nuffield Health & Wellbeing0.4 km
- Stork Lodge Tearooms0.4 km
- Wakefield Gym Club, Sports Hall @0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Subway1.0 km
- Monckton Munchies0.6 km
- HPH - Hazara Pizza House0.7 km
- Joan's Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- KFC1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Campanile Hotels Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandal & Agbrigg1.2 km
- Wakefield1.5 km
- Wakefield Westgate1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Denby Dale Road Holmfield Ln0.1 km
- Denby Dale Road Holmfield Ln0.2 km
- Thornes Rd Denby Dale Road0.2 km
- Thornes Lane0.3 km
- Denby Dale Road Bizspace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF27AD · Data under Open Government Licence