Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

CONWAY ROAD, WF2 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONWAY ROAD, WF2 0AZ.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 39, WF2 0AZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

WF2 0AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Conway Road, 0.2km from Peacock Estate in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield North ward and the Wakefield constituency.

For families considering a move, WF2 0AZ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £290k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WF2 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00060147 (shared with 8 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 0AZ. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian9.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 260,750

4 sales · Mean £ 258,500

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

Crime around WF2 0AZ is moderate at 58 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 offences146
Anti-social behaviour29
Other theft17
Other crime16
Vehicle crime16

school Local Schools

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Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School

Good397 pupils0.2 km
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Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs

Good276 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.2 km
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Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Good206 pupils1.4 km
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Wakefield Lawefield Primary School

Good440 pupils1.4 km
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Jerry Clay Academy

Outstanding213 pupils1.5 km
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Pinderfields Hospital PRU

Good67 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Alverthorpe Conservative Club0.4 km
  • Mill View Stores0.4 km
  • NAV Mini Market (off license)0.1 km
  • Slimming World0.4 km
  • Thirlmere Stores0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The New Albion0.4 km
  • Alverthorpe Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • The Eagle0.7 km
  • Balne Lane Wmc0.8 km
  • Red Lion0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Al Fresco0.3 km
  • Blue Marlin0.4 km
  • Curry Pot/Pizzalino0.3 km
  • Ferrara Takeaway0.4 km
  • Happy Choice0.8 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Olivers Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Wakefield Elim Community Church0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate1.4 km
  • Wakefield2.4 km
  • Wakefield Kirkgate2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • J&I School0.1 km
  • Batley Road Larkspur Wy0.2 km
  • Batley Road Larkspur Wy0.2 km
  • J&I School0.2 km
  • J&I School0.2 km