WF2 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Lindale Grove, 0.4km from Silcoates Lane in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.
For families considering a move, WF2 0BU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k, up 2.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF2 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00059991 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINDALE GROVE, WF2 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDALE GROVE, WF2 0BU.
419
42
£ 39,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF2 0BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WF2 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 2.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF2 0BU. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
8 sales · Mean £ 226,562
Detached
£ 236,000
4 sales · Mean £ 247,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF2 0BU 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.
school Local Schools
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
Jerry Clay Academy
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
Pinderfields Hospital PRU
Wrenthorpe Academy
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Alverthorpe Conservative Club0.8 km
- Mill View Stores0.9 km
- Wrenthorpe Post Office0.9 km
- Sunnyhill Stores0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- New Wheel Inn0.9 km
- The New Albion0.9 km
- The New Pot Oil0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Conroyd's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Al Fresco0.9 km
- Blue Marlin0.8 km
- Curry Pot/Pizzalino0.9 km
- Ferrara Takeaway0.8 km
- Sun Bo1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate2.5 km
- Outwood2.7 km
- Wakefield3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Silcoates Ln Wrenthorpe Lane0.1 km
- Wrenthorpe Lane Silcoates Ln0.1 km
- Wrenthorpe Lane Lindale Gro0.1 km
- Wrenthorpe Lane Silcoates Ln0.1 km
- Wrenthorpe Lane Lindale Gro0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF20BU · Data under Open Government Licence