Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

LAKE VIEW FLATS, WF2 7SY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKE VIEW FLATS, WF2 7SY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

320

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /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 7SY 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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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WF2 7SY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 76% 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.

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

WF2 7SY is a safe, established residential area on Lake View Flats, 0.2km from Newmillerdam in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield Rural ward and the Wakefield constituency.

For families considering a move, WF2 7SY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF2 7SY are sourced from Output Area E00060168 (shared with 16 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 7SY. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 205,000

3 sales · Mean £ 188,300

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

WF2 7SY has low crime rates — 39 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Hendal Primary School

Good411 pupils0.7 km
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Kettlethorpe High School

Good1659 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Lakeside Cafe0.2 km
  • Beuley Cafe0.2 km
  • Camphill Wakefield0.8 km
  • La Fortezza0.2 km
  • The Boathouse0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • R Manders Convenience Store0.7 km
  • D B Foodstores0.9 km
  • Pip and Jones0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Fox and Hounds0.2 km
  • Kettlethorpe Hotel0.8 km
  • The Dam Inn0.2 km
  • The Pledwick Well Inn0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Massimo0.9 km
  • Jai's0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hotel St Pierre0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandal & Agbrigg3.2 km
  • Wakefield Kirkgate4.7 km
  • Wakefield4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Fox & Hounds PH0.0 km
  • School Hill Crab Lane0.1 km
  • Fox & Hounds PH0.1 km
  • Newmillerdam0.2 km
  • Newmillerdam0.3 km