Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BRADFORD ROAD, WF2 0QH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRADFORD ROAD, WF2 0QH.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 47,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF2 0QH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WF2 0QH's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

WF2 0QH is a sought-after residential area on Bradford Road, 0.1km from Brag Lane End in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

For serious buyers, WF2 0QH is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WF2 0QH are sourced from Output Area E00059967 (shared with 13 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 0QH. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

WF2 0QH has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences57
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Pinderfields Hospital PRU

Good67 pupils0.5 km
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Wrenthorpe Academy

Good315 pupils0.5 km
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Outwood Grange Academy

Outstanding2022 pupils0.7 km
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Jerry Clay Academy

Outstanding213 pupils0.8 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane

Outstanding430 pupils1.3 km
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Newton Hill Community School

Good249 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Gill's Mini Market0.4 km
  • Wrenthorpe Post Office0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Malt Shovel0.9 km
  • New Wheel Inn0.8 km
  • Wheel Inn0.3 km
  • Wrenthorpe Sports And Social Club0.3 km
  • The New Pot Oil0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Conroyd's0.9 km
  • Sodexo Food Services0.8 km
  • Vic's Cafe0.5 km
  • Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation0.8 km
  • Wrenthorpe Sports Club0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Hong Kong Vegan0.6 km
  • Tillybods Sandwich Shop0.2 km
  • Royal Spice0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Outwood1.2 km
  • Wakefield Westgate2.9 km
  • Wakefield3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bradford Rd Appleshawn Crescent0.1 km
  • Bradford Rd Potovens Lane0.1 km
  • Appleshawn Crescent0.2 km
  • Appleshawn Crescent0.2 km
  • Potovens Lane Bradford Rd0.2 km