Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

LIGHT LANE, WF2 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHT LANE, WF2 0BE.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF2 0BE 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.

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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WF2 0BE's 58% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

WF2 0BE is a safe, established residential area on Light Lane, 0.2km 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. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £107k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF2 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00059936 (shared with 9 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 0BE. 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

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
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

Terraced

£ 81,250

2 sales · Mean £ 81,250

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

WF2 0BE has low crime rates — 39 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 offences74
Anti-social behaviour25
Shoplifting13
Criminal damage and arson11
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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

Good276 pupils0.4 km
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Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School

Good397 pupils0.4 km
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St Michael's CofE Academy

Good479 pupils1.1 km
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.3 km
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Jerry Clay Academy

Outstanding213 pupils1.3 km
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Wrenthorpe Academy

Good315 pupils1.5 km
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Pinderfields Hospital PRU

Good67 pupils1.5 km
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Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Good206 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Dattani Brothers0.9 km
  • Premier Stores1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's at Jacksons0.8 km
  • Umer Halal1.0 km
  • Volovec Ltd0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Olivers Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • Conroyd's1.0 km
fastfood

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
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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 Wy0.1 km
  • Batley Road Larkspur Wy0.2 km