Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BATLEY ROAD, WF2 0AL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

351

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF2 0AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in WF2 0AL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WF2 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Batley Road, 0.4km from Alverthorpe in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF2 0AL is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF2 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00059994 (shared with 6 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 0AL. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

5 sales · Mean £ 133,300

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

WF2 0AL has low crime rates — 25 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 offences56
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson9
Other crime8
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs

Good276 pupils0.1 km
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Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School

Good397 pupils0.9 km
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Jerry Clay Academy

Outstanding213 pupils1.0 km
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St Michael's CofE Academy

Good479 pupils1.4 km
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Wrenthorpe Academy

Good315 pupils1.4 km
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Pinderfields Hospital PRU

Good67 pupils1.4 km
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.5 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate

Outstanding241 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Alverthorpe Conservative Club0.4 km
  • Mill View Stores0.4 km
  • NAV Mini Market (off license)0.7 km
  • Slimming World0.9 km
  • Wrenthorpe Post Office1.0 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The New Albion0.4 km
  • Alverthorpe Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • The Eagle0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Conroyd's1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Al Fresco0.5 km
  • Blue Marlin0.4 km
  • Curry Pot/Pizzalino0.5 km
  • Ferrara Takeaway0.4 km
  • Sun Bo0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate2.2 km
  • Outwood2.9 km
  • Wakefield3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Batley Road Pacaholme Rd0.1 km
  • Marion Ave Pacaholme Road0.1 km
  • Marion Ave Pacaholme Road0.1 km
  • Batley Road Pacaholme Rd0.1 km
  • Batley Road St Pauls Dr0.1 km