Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WAKEFIELD ROAD, BD11 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAKEFIELD ROAD, BD11 1DH.

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Population

423

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BD11 1DH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 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. Property prices are trending up 78.1% year-on-year.

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

BD11 1DH is a safe, established residential area on Wakefield Road, 0.5km from Drighlington in Drighlington. Administratively it sits within Morley North ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

For families considering a move, BD11 1DH represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 78.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BD11 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00058057 (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 BD11 1DH. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 166,000

7 sales · Mean £ 184,571

Detached

£ 490,000

2 sales · Mean £ 490,000

Terraced

£ 110,000

22 sales · Mean £ 112,256

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

BD11 1DH has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences54
Criminal damage and arson21
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft13
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Drighlington Primary School

Good408 pupils0.7 km
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Birchfield Primary School

Good246 pupils1.3 km
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Fieldhead Primary Academy

Good185 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative Pharmacy (Drighlington)0.7 km
  • Premier Store (Drighlington)0.3 km
  • Kian Stores0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Tempest Constitutional Club0.8 km
  • The Manor Golf Club0.8 km
  • The Spotted Cow0.7 km
  • The Railway Inn0.9 km
  • Drighlington Cricket Club0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Craft And World Beers0.7 km
  • The Snack Shop0.9 km
  • Kings Cantonese Restaurant0.6 km
  • Dee Dee's T/a The Reading Room0.7 km
  • Prashad1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Seven Eleven Chinese Take Away0.1 km
  • Romanos0.3 km
  • The Trawler0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Brickworks0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative (Drighlington)0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morley4.1 km
  • Cottingley4.5 km
  • Batley5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wakefield Rd Fairfax Avenue0.1 km
  • Wakefield Rd Fairfax Avenue0.1 km
  • Moorside Rd Wakefield Road0.2 km
  • Wakefield Rd Oakwell Road0.2 km
  • King St Moorside Road0.2 km