Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE BALK, WF2 6JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BALK, WF2 6JU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

294

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF2 6JU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WF2 6JU's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £770k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

WF2 6JU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Balk, 0.3km from Overtown in Walton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

For serious buyers, WF2 6JU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £770k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF2 6JU are sourced from Output Area E00060244 (shared with 9 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 6JU. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 558,000

3 sales · Mean £ 622,666

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

WF2 6JU has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Other crime5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Walton Primary Academy

Good342 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • CTS Local0.5 km
  • Walton Sports & Social Club0.4 km
  • The Roots of Elmwood0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The New Inn0.4 km
  • Walton Arlfc0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Park Restaurant and Grill0.5 km
  • Waterton Park Hotel0.6 km
  • Waterton Park Golf Club0.5 km
  • Waterton Park Hotel0.6 km
  • WH Kitchen @ Charles Waterton House0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Golden Dragon0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandal & Agbrigg2.5 km
  • Wakefield Kirkgate4.0 km
  • Wakefield4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Walton School0.3 km
  • Walton Manor0.3 km
  • Walton School0.3 km
  • Thornhill Drive0.3 km
  • The Grove0.4 km