WF2 0HX is a safe, established residential area on Duke Of York Street, 0.3km from Potovens Bridge in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF2 0HX is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £199k, down 10.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF2 0HX are sourced from Output Area E00059983 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUKE OF YORK STREET, WF2 0HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUKE OF YORK STREET, WF2 0HX.
320
40
£ 47,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WF2 0HX has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF2 0HX. The average age is 40.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
8 sales · Mean £ 158,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF2 0HX has low crime rates — 28 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
Wrenthorpe Academy
Pinderfields Hospital PRU
Jerry Clay Academy
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
Newton Hill Community School
Outwood Grange Academy
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- One Stop1.0 km
- St John's Greengrocers1.0 km
- The Butchers Shop0.9 km
- Gill's Mini Market0.4 km
- Wrenthorpe Post Office0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Rhubarb Triangle0.8 km
- Wheel Inn0.6 km
- Wrenthorpe Sports And Social Club0.6 km
- New Wheel Inn0.3 km
- The New Pot Oil0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Baxterstorey0.9 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.9 km
- Conroyd's0.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Hong Kong Vegan0.4 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Tillybods Sandwich Shop0.7 km
- Royal Spice0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Outwood1.9 km
- Wakefield Westgate2.0 km
- Wakefield2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Duke Of York Street0.0 km
- Duke Of York Street Coronation St0.1 km
- Coronation Street The Green0.1 km
- Valley Drive Valley Cres0.1 km
- Valley Cresent Valley Drive0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WF20HX · Data under Open Government Licence