Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

RAILWAY TERRACE, WF1 2PB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY TERRACE, WF1 2PB.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WF1 2PB — age 42, 80% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WF1 2PB is a safe, established residential area on Railway Terrace, 0.4km from Lofthouse Gate in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Stanley and Outwood East ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £203k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF1 2PB are sourced from Output Area E00059952 (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 WF1 2PB. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 193,500

2 sales · Mean £ 193,500

Terraced

£ 140,000

3 sales · Mean £ 143,333

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

WF1 2PB has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime7
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane

Outstanding430 pupils0.6 km
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Outwood Grange Academy

Outstanding2022 pupils0.8 km
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Rooks Nest Academy

Outstanding340 pupils1.0 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate

Good473 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Lofthouse Gate And District Working1.0 km
  • The Sun Inn0.8 km
  • Sarah and Jez Ltd @0.6 km
  • The St Leger0.7 km
  • Kirklands Hotel0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Sun Kong0.8 km
  • Yangs0.9 km
  • Pizza Time0.2 km
  • Hai Loi Tang0.8 km
  • Meghna India Rest & Takeaway Ltd0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Valentinos0.7 km
  • Sodexo Food Services0.9 km
  • Vic's Cafe0.9 km
  • Nom @ The Sandwich Shop0.7 km
  • Outwood Church Institute Lunch Club0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Cooperative Group Retail0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Debby's Place0.2 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Go Local0.7 km
  • The Meat Hook0.7 km
  • Tops Fitness & Rehabilitation Ltd0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Outwood0.2 km
  • Wakefield Westgate3.7 km
  • Wakefield4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Outwood Rail Station0.1 km
  • Outwood Rail Station0.1 km
  • Outwood Rail Station0.1 km
  • Outwood Rail Station0.1 km
  • Outwood Rail Station0.1 km