Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

HOLMFIELD LANE, WF2 7AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMFIELD LANE, WF2 7AD.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /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 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.

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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British87.1%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences45
Vehicle crime12
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order6
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource

Good232 pupils0.2 km
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Trinity Academy Cathedral

Outstanding1005 pupils0.9 km
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The Castle Nursery School

Good98 pupils1.1 km
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The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School

Good230 pupils1.1 km
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Wakefield Lawefield Primary School

Good440 pupils1.2 km
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Sandal Magna Community Academy

Good250 pupils1.4 km
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St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good744 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

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