Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WINCHESTER CLOSE, WF2 0DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINCHESTER CLOSE, WF2 0DT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

364

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 47,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF2 0DT 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.

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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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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WF2 0DT — age 44, 99% ownership, 1% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £376k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WF2 0DT is a safe, established residential area on Winchester Close, 0.4km from Silcoates Lane in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

For serious buyers, WF2 0DT is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 99% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £376k, down 1.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF2 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00059992 (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 0DT. The average age is 44.1. 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 Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 375,000

5 sales · Mean £ 363,000

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

WF2 0DT has low crime rates — 27 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 offences49
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson7
Other crime7
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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

Good276 pupils0.4 km
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Jerry Clay Academy

Outstanding213 pupils0.8 km
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Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School

Good397 pupils1.2 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate

Outstanding241 pupils1.3 km
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Pinderfields Hospital PRU

Good67 pupils1.3 km
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Wrenthorpe Academy

Good315 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Alverthorpe Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Mill View Stores0.8 km
  • Wrenthorpe Post Office1.0 km
  • Sunnyhill Stores0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • New Wheel Inn1.0 km
  • The New Albion0.8 km
  • The New Pot Oil0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Conroyd's1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Al Fresco0.8 km
  • Blue Marlin0.7 km
  • Curry Pot/Pizzalino0.8 km
  • Ferrara Takeaway0.7 km
  • Sun Bo0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate2.5 km
  • Outwood2.8 km
  • Wakefield3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Silcoates Ln Wrenthorpe Lane0.2 km
  • Batley Rd Wrenthorpe Lane0.2 km
  • Batley Rd Wrenthorpe Lane0.2 km
  • Wrenthorpe Lane Lindale Gro0.2 km
  • Wrenthorpe Lane Lindale Gro0.2 km