WF1 2QL 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.
Day-to-day life in WF1 2QL has the character of 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. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (252 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WF1 2QL are sourced from Output Area E00168743 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF1 2QL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF1 2QL.
404
34
£ 41,700 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF1 2QL 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
WF1 2QL is a young, economically active community — 74% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 2QL. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WF1 2QL are high at 252 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
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill
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
75 nearby- Cineworld Cinemas0.9 km
- Dattani Brothers0.9 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Pak Butcher0.9 km
- Premier Stores0.8 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
58 nearby- Balne Lane Wmc0.8 km
- Mecca Bingo0.9 km
- Black Horse0.3 km
- Old Print Works0.3 km
- Theatre Royal Wakefield Cafe Bar0.3 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- Bear Kitchen0.8 km
- Olivers Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Sabura0.5 km
- Bengal Palace0.5 km
- + 96 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Ali's Cuisine0.8 km
- Cha Cha Chai0.8 km
- Freddy's Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
- Golden Phoenix0.7 km
- Italia Express & Kashmir Express0.5 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Continental Food Store0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Magazin Acasa0.6 km
- Wisla Market0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bank House Hotel0.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate0.4 km
- Wakefield0.9 km
- Wakefield Kirkgate1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wakefield One W10.1 km
- Rishworth Street0.1 km
- Wentworth Street Girls High School0.2 km
- Northgate0.2 km
- Westgate Stn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF12QL · Data under Open Government Licence