Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

THOMPSON DRIVE, WF2 0SS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMPSON DRIVE, WF2 0SS.

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Population

517

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 47,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WF2 0SS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 76% 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 12.9% year-on-year.

home £187,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF2 0SS is a sought-after residential area on Thompson Drive, 0.5km 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 0SS is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, up 12.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF2 0SS are sourced from Output Area E00059965 (shared with 7 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 0SS. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

50%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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 140,000

10 sales · Mean £ 147,300

Detached

£ 220,975

4 sales · Mean £ 221,737

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

WF2 0SS has low crime rates — 36 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 offences75
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Outwood Grange Academy

Outstanding2022 pupils0.4 km
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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 Primary Academy Ledger Lane

Outstanding430 pupils1.0 km
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Jerry Clay Academy

Outstanding213 pupils1.1 km
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Newton Hill Community School

Good249 pupils1.2 km
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Rooks Nest Academy

Outstanding340 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Gill's Mini Market0.5 km
  • Newton General Store0.9 km
  • The Oven Door0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • New Wheel Inn0.9 km
  • The Deep Drop0.8 km
  • The New Pot Oil0.9 km
  • Outwood Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • The Rhubarb Triangle1.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Cafe 5090.9 km
  • Jack In A Box0.8 km
  • Sodexo Food Services0.8 km
  • Vic's Cafe0.4 km
  • Bannatynes Fitness Limited0.9 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Annie's Fish Shop0.9 km
  • Sweet Dee's0.8 km
  • Zavis0.8 km
  • Royal Spice0.8 km
  • Hong Kong Vegan0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Outwood1.0 km
  • Wakefield Westgate2.8 km
  • Wakefield3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Potovens Lane Mount Ave0.1 km
  • Potovens Ln Thompson Drive0.1 km
  • Potovens Lane Bradford Rd0.2 km
  • Bradford Rd Potovens Lane0.2 km
  • Bradford Rd Potovens Lane0.3 km