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.
THOMPSON DRIVE, WF2 0SS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMPSON DRIVE, WF2 0SS.
517
36
£ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Outwood Grange Academy
Pinderfields Hospital PRU
Wrenthorpe Academy
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane
Jerry Clay Academy
Newton Hill Community School
Rooks Nest Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Gill's Mini Market0.5 km
- Newton General Store0.9 km
- The Oven Door0.9 km
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: WF20SS · Data under Open Government Licence