WF1 1BA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Wakefield in Wakefield. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wakefield North ward and the Wakefield constituency.
WF1 1BA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are high (332 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WF1 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00180057 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF1 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF1 1BA.
284
43
£ 38,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF1 1BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WF1 1BA has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF1 1BA. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WF1 1BA are high at 332 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 Lawefield Primary School
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Cineworld Cinemas0.6 km
- Pak Butcher0.8 km
- Wickes0.4 km
- Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Ltd @ Spar0.8 km
- Spar0.8 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
59 nearby- Balne Lane Wmc1.0 km
- Mecca Bingo0.6 km
- Redoubt1.0 km
- Black Horse0.2 km
- Old Print Works0.2 km
- + 54 more
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- Bear Kitchen0.7 km
- Pizza Hut0.6 km
- Sabura0.4 km
- Bengal Palace0.1 km
- Create Cafe0.4 km
- + 96 more
Takeaway Shop
67 nearby- Ali's Cuisine0.7 km
- Cha Cha Chai0.7 km
- Freddy's Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
- Golden Phoenix0.7 km
- Italia Express & Kashmir Express0.4 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Continental Food Store0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Magazin Acasa0.5 km
- Wisla Market0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bank House Hotel0.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate0.4 km
- Wakefield0.6 km
- Wakefield Kirkgate0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Westgate0.1 km
- Westgate0.1 km
- Westgate0.1 km
- Westgate0.1 km
- Denby Dale Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WF11BA · Data under Open Government Licence