Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

OTTER CLOSE, WF2 6UF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OTTER CLOSE, WF2 6UF.

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

413

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF2 6UF 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.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WF2 6UF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 95% 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 42.4% year-on-year.

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

WF2 6UF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Otter Close, 0.5km from Overtown in Walton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF2, WF2 6UF offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, up 42.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF2 6UF are sourced from Output Area E00060253 (shared with 20 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 6UF. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 315,000

Semi-Detached

£ 233,000

4 sales · Mean £ 233,000

Flat

£ 173,950

1 sales · Mean £ 173,950

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

WF2 6UF has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Walton Primary Academy

Good342 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • CTS Local0.4 km
  • Walton Sports & Social Club0.5 km
  • Max's Free Range Farm Eggs0.9 km
  • Walton Fruit & Veg0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The New Inn0.5 km
  • Walton Arlfc0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Park Restaurant and Grill0.3 km
  • Waterton Park Hotel0.4 km
  • Waterton Park Golf Club0.3 km
  • Waterton Park Hotel0.4 km
  • WH Kitchen @ Charles Waterton House0.1 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Golden Dragon0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandal & Agbrigg2.7 km
  • Wakefield Kirkgate4.1 km
  • Wakefield4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Cherry Tree Road0.4 km
  • Cherry Tree Road0.4 km
  • The Grove0.5 km
  • Brooklands View0.5 km
  • Walton School0.5 km