Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

PUGNEYS ROAD, WF2 7JT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PUGNEYS ROAD, WF2 7JT.

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

388

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF2 7JT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in WF2 7JT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

WF2 7JT is a mixed residential area on Pugneys Road, 0.3km from Portobello in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield East ward and the Wakefield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF2 7JT is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF2 7JT are sourced from Output Area E00060000 (shared with 11 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 7JT. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

Crime around WF2 7JT is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences148
Criminal damage and arson21
Drugs19
Anti-social behaviour13
Burglary13

school Local Schools

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Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource

Good232 pupils0.6 km
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The Castle Nursery School

Good98 pupils0.6 km
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Sandal Magna Community Academy

Good250 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good744 pupils1.0 km
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Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School

Good623 pupils1.2 km
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Trinity Academy Cathedral

Outstanding1005 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Lindens Health & Nutrition Ltd0.8 km
  • Duke of York Avenue Store0.4 km
  • H Hofmann & Sons Ltd0.6 km
  • Patel's Off Licence0.3 km
  • Sandal and Agbrigg Convenience Store1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Wharfside0.9 km
  • The Queens Arms0.8 km
  • Toby Carvery Calder Island Wakefield0.6 km
  • New Brookhouse Ltd0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Aagrah Restaurant0.6 km
  • Sandal Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Taste @0.6 km
  • Happy Days Childrens Play Centre0.7 km
  • Nuffield Health & Wellbeing0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Baltic Foods0.6 km
  • Nergz Pizza Grill0.6 km
  • Sandal Chippy Woods0.8 km
  • Monckton Munchies0.9 km
  • HPH - Hazara Pizza House0.3 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Campanile Hotels Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandal & Agbrigg0.7 km
  • Wakefield Kirkgate1.6 km
  • Wakefield1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Rutland Avenue0.1 km
  • Rutland Ave Hastings Avenue0.2 km
  • Warren Ave Clifford Avenue0.2 km
  • Portobello Road Rivermead0.3 km
  • Rutland Ave Duke Of York Avenue0.3 km