Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

PATTERSON COURT, WF2 0ST House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PATTERSON COURT, WF2 0ST.

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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 0ST 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 38.8% year-on-year.

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

WF2 0ST is a sought-after residential area on Patterson Court, 0.5km from Brag Lane End in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF2, WF2 0ST offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k, up 38.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF2 0ST 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 0ST. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 225,000

2 sales · Mean £ 225,000

Detached

£ 240,000

8 sales · Mean £ 250,187

Semi-Detached

£ 145,000

2 sales · Mean £ 145,000

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

WF2 0ST has low crime rates — 39 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 offences69
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Outwood Grange Academy

Outstanding2022 pupils0.3 km
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Pinderfields Hospital PRU

Good67 pupils0.7 km
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Wrenthorpe Academy

Good315 pupils0.7 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane

Outstanding430 pupils0.9 km
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Jerry Clay Academy

Outstanding213 pupils1.2 km
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Newton Hill Community School

Good249 pupils1.3 km
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Rooks Nest Academy

Outstanding340 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Outwood Express0.9 km
  • Gill's Mini Market0.7 km
  • Debby's Place0.9 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • TOPShelf Off Licence @ 571.0 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Outwood Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Wheel Inn0.4 km
  • Wrenthorpe Sports And Social Club0.5 km
  • The Deep Drop0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Baxterstorey0.9 km
  • Morrisons Staff Canteen0.8 km
  • Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation0.7 km
  • Sodexo Food Services0.7 km
  • Vic's Cafe0.3 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Hong Kong Vegan0.7 km
  • Tillybods Sandwich Shop0.4 km
  • Wai Bo0.9 km
  • Pizza Time0.9 km
  • Annie's Fish Shop0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Outwood0.9 km
  • Wakefield Westgate2.9 km
  • Wakefield3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Potovens Ln Thompson Drive0.1 km
  • Potovens Lane Mount Ave0.2 km
  • Potovens Lane Wakefield 41 Business Park0.2 km
  • Potovens Lane Wakefield 41 Business Park0.2 km
  • Outwood 41 Industrial Park0.3 km