Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WAKEFIELD ROAD, BD11 1DR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

279

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BD11 1DR's 62% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 17.4% year-on-year.

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

BD11 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wakefield Road, 0.6km from Drighlington in Drighlington. Administratively it sits within Morley North ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

For families considering a move, BD11 1DR represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, down 17.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BD11 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00058071 (shared with 4 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 1DR. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 146,000

9 sales · Mean £ 153,661

Semi-Detached

£ 191,250

2 sales · Mean £ 191,250

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

Crime around BD11 1DR is moderate at 55 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 offences46
Criminal damage and arson20
Anti-social behaviour19
Other theft13
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Drighlington Primary School

Good408 pupils0.8 km
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Birchfield Primary School

Good246 pupils1.2 km
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Fieldhead Primary Academy

Good185 pupils1.3 km
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Gildersome Primary School

Good385 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The New Inn0.3 km
  • Drighlington Cricket Club0.9 km
  • The Railway Inn1.0 km
  • The Spotted Cow0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bluebell 10.5 km
  • The Range Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • Ikea0.9 km
  • Craft And World Beers0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative (Drighlington)0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Trawler0.9 km
  • Seven Eleven Chinese Take Away0.3 km
  • Romanos0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • The Co-operative Pharmacy (Drighlington)0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Wilko Retail Limited0.8 km
  • Kian Stores0.2 km
  • The Range0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Brickworks0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morley3.9 km
  • Cottingley4.4 km
  • Batley5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Wakefield Rd Oakwell Road0.0 km
  • Wakefield Rd Oakwell Road0.1 km
  • Wakefield Rd Fairfax Avenue0.1 km
  • Wakefield Rd Fairfax Avenue0.2 km
  • Moorside Rd Wakefield Road0.4 km