WF2 0BB is a safe, established residential area on Highfield Drive, 0.1km from Alverthorpe in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF2 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00059936 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHFIELD DRIVE, WF2 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD DRIVE, WF2 0BB.
258
41
£ 39,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF2 0BB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
WF2 0BB is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF2 0BB. The average age is 41.2. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 116,500
10 sales · Mean £ 121,545
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF2 0BB has low crime rates — 36 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.
school Local Schools
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
St Michael's CofE Academy
Jerry Clay Academy
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Wrenthorpe Academy
Pinderfields Hospital PRU
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Dattani Brothers0.9 km
- Premier Stores1.0 km
- Sainsbury's at Jacksons0.8 km
- Umer Halal1.0 km
- Volovec Ltd0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Red Lion0.7 km
- Scarborough Arms0.8 km
- The New Albion0.2 km
- Alverthorpe Working Mens Club0.5 km
- The Eagle0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Olivers Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Conroyd's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Baxy Fish Bar0.9 km
- Kasim's0.8 km
- Papa Dinas0.8 km
- Al Fresco0.1 km
- Blue Marlin0.2 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate1.7 km
- Wakefield2.6 km
- Wakefield Kirkgate2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Batley Rd Flanshaw Lane0.1 km
- Wellington Street Batley Rd0.1 km
- Batley Rd Flanshaw Lane0.1 km
- Batley Road Larkspur Wy0.2 km
- Batley Road Larkspur Wy0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF20BB · Data under Open Government Licence