Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF2 0GZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF2 0GZ.

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Population

200

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 47,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WF2 0GZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0GZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Beck Bottom in Kirkhamgate. Administratively it sits within Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WF2 0GZ are sourced from Output Area E00059975 (shared with 5 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 0GZ. The average age is 52.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

WF2 0GZ has low crime rates — 12 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 offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate

Outstanding241 pupils0.5 km
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Jerry Clay Academy

Outstanding213 pupils0.7 km
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Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs

Good276 pupils1.3 km
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Pinderfields Hospital PRU

Good67 pupils1.4 km
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Wrenthorpe Academy

Good315 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Sunnyhill Stores0.8 km
  • The Village Store0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Star Inn0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Country Kitchen0.6 km
  • CJ's Playcare0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Oriental Chef0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Outwood2.4 km
  • Wakefield Westgate3.3 km
  • Wakefield4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Brandy Carr Rd Lindale Avenue0.4 km
  • Brandy Carr Rd Lindale Avenue0.4 km
  • Brandy Carr Rd Hawthorn Close0.4 km
  • Brandy Carr Rd Hawthorn Close0.5 km