WF2 8JN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Horbury Road, 0.8km from Lupset in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield West ward and the Wakefield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF2, WF2 8JN offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £335k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF2 8JN are sourced from Output Area E00060037 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORBURY ROAD, WF2 8JN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORBURY ROAD, WF2 8JN.
267
47
£ 39,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WF2 8JN — age 47, 76% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF2 8JN. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 317,500
7 sales · Mean £ 268,357
Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF2 8JN is moderate at 76 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 Snapethorpe Primary School
Evolve Academy
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School
Horbury Academy
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Trinity Academy Cathedral
Horbury Primary Academy
St Michael's CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Lupset Store0.5 km
- Tanith Enterprise Ltd0.8 km
- Townley Road Post Office0.5 km
- West Wakefield Methodist Church0.8 km
- St George's Food Bank/Food Pantry0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Whinney Moor0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Farmfoods1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Eat 880.8 km
- George-A-Green Fisheries1.0 km
- Papa Johns Wakefield0.9 km
- Pizza Amore0.8 km
- Shenshah Tandoori & Munchi's0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Lupset Hotel Public House0.1 km
- St George's Lunch Club0.3 km
- The Coffee Shop @ St Georges0.3 km
- Hickorys Smokehouse Horbury0.9 km
- Jubilee Hall0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate2.4 km
- Wakefield3.1 km
- Sandal & Agbrigg3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Broadway Aysgarth Drive0.2 km
- Lennox Drive0.2 km
- Broadway End0.2 km
- Broadway End0.2 km
- Lennox Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF28JN · Data under Open Government Licence