WF1 9SF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Wakefield in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield North ward and the Wakefield constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WF1 9SF offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (248 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WF1 9SF are sourced from Output Area E00168743 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF1 9SF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF1 9SF.
404
34
£ 41,700 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF1 9SF 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 9SF 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 9SF. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WF1 9SF are high at 248 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
Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill
Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Cineworld Cinemas0.8 km
- Dattani Brothers0.9 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Pak Butcher0.9 km
- Premier Stores0.8 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
58 nearby- Balne Lane Wmc0.8 km
- Mecca Bingo0.8 km
- Black Horse0.2 km
- Old Print Works0.3 km
- Theatre Royal Wakefield Cafe Bar0.2 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- Bear Kitchen0.8 km
- Olivers Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- Sabura0.4 km
- Bengal Palace0.4 km
- + 95 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Ali's Cuisine0.8 km
- Cha Cha Chai0.8 km
- Freddy's Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
- Golden Phoenix0.7 km
- Italia Express & Kashmir Express0.4 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Continental Food Store0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Magazin Acasa0.5 km
- Wisla Market0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bank House Hotel0.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate0.4 km
- Wakefield0.8 km
- Wakefield Kirkgate1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wakefield One W10.1 km
- Rishworth Street0.2 km
- Westgate Stn0.2 km
- N2 Northgate0.2 km
- Northgate0.2 km
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