Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BATLEY ROAD, WF2 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATLEY ROAD, WF2 0AG.

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Population

490

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WF2 0AG — age 41, 48% ownership, 25% 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

WF2 0AG is a safe, established residential area on Batley Road, 0.3km from Alverthorpe in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward and the Wakefield constituency.

Within the WF2 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF2 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00059995 (shared with 19 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 WF2 0AG. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 120,997

2 sales · Mean £ 120,997

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

WF2 0AG has low crime rates — 35 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 offences77
Anti-social behaviour27
Vehicle crime14
Shoplifting13
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School

Good397 pupils0.3 km
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Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs

Good276 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael's CofE Academy

Good479 pupils0.9 km
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.1 km
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Jerry Clay Academy

Outstanding213 pupils1.4 km
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Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Good206 pupils1.6 km
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Pinderfields Hospital PRU

Good67 pupils1.6 km
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Wrenthorpe Academy

Good315 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Dattani Brothers0.9 km
  • Dokrat News1.0 km
  • Premier Stores0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's at Jacksons0.8 km
  • Umer Halal0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Red Lion0.6 km
  • Scarborough Arms0.8 km
  • The New Albion0.2 km
  • Alverthorpe Working Mens Club0.4 km
  • The Eagle0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Olivers Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • Wakefield Elim Community Church1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Baxy Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Darnley Fisheries1.0 km
  • Kasim's0.8 km
  • Papa Dinas0.7 km
  • Scufflers0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate1.6 km
  • Wakefield2.6 km
  • Wakefield Kirkgate2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Batley Road Larkspur Wy0.0 km
  • Wellington Street Batley Rd0.0 km
  • Batley Road Larkspur Wy0.0 km
  • Batley Rd Flanshaw Lane0.2 km
  • Batley Rd Flanshaw Lane0.2 km