WF1 2EB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Wakefield in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield North ward and the Wakefield constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (251 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WF1 2EB are sourced from Output Area E00168743 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF1 2EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF1 2EB.
404
34
£ 41,700 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF1 2EB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 74% economic activity and an average age of 34, WF1 2EB is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF1 2EB. The average age is 34.1. 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 2EB are high at 251 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill
Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Cineworld Cinemas0.8 km
- Dattani Brothers0.8 km
- Dokrat News1.0 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Pak Butcher0.9 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
57 nearby- Balne Lane Wmc0.7 km
- Mecca Bingo0.8 km
- Redoubt0.9 km
- Black Horse0.3 km
- Old Print Works0.3 km
- + 52 more
Restaurant, Cafe
99 nearby- Bear Kitchen0.7 km
- Olivers Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- Sabura0.4 km
- Bengal Palace0.4 km
- + 94 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Ali's Cuisine0.7 km
- Baxy Fish Bar1.0 km
- Cha Cha Chai0.7 km
- Darnley Fisheries1.0 km
- Freddy's Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Continental Food Store0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Magazin Acasa0.6 km
- Wisla Market0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bank House Hotel0.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate0.3 km
- Wakefield0.9 km
- Wakefield Kirkgate1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wakefield One W10.1 km
- Westgate Stn0.2 km
- Wakefield Westgate Rail Station0.2 km
- Wakefield Westgate Rail Station0.2 km
- Rishworth Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF12EB · Data under Open Government Licence