Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

THORNLEIGH DRIVE, WF2 7RN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNLEIGH DRIVE, WF2 7RN.

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

207

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF2 7RN 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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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 38% social renting, WF2 7RN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WF2 7RN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Thornleigh Drive, 0.4km from Manygates Park in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield West ward and the Wakefield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF2 7RN is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF2 7RN are sourced from Output Area E00060033 (shared with 8 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 7RN. The average age is 56.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 181,000

2 sales · Mean £ 181,000

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

WF2 7RN has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Vehicle crime8
Drugs7
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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

Good232 pupils0.1 km
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The Castle Nursery School

Good98 pupils1.0 km
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Trinity Academy Cathedral

Outstanding1005 pupils1.1 km
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Wakefield Lawefield Primary School

Good440 pupils1.1 km
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The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School

Good230 pupils1.3 km
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Sandal Magna Community Academy

Good250 pupils1.3 km
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Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good254 pupils1.4 km
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St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good744 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Cineworld Cinemas0.8 km
  • Lindens Health & Nutrition Ltd0.8 km
  • Duke of York Avenue Store1.0 km
  • Astar and Muscle Fitness0.2 km
  • Majestic Wines0.2 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Mecca Bingo0.8 km
  • The Wharfside0.5 km
  • Bridge Inn0.8 km
  • Holmfield Arms0.4 km
  • The Queens Arms0.2 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Pizza Hut0.8 km
  • Cafe Pausa0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Mcdonalds Restaurant0.8 km
  • Nandos0.8 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Baltic Foods0.9 km
  • Nergz Pizza Grill0.9 km
  • Joan's Sandwich Bar0.3 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Campanile Hotels Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield1.2 km
  • Wakefield Kirkgate1.2 km
  • Sandal & Agbrigg1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Thornes Lane Field Ln0.1 km
  • Thornes Lane Field Ln0.1 km
  • Thornes Lane0.2 km
  • Denby Dale Road Clarence Park0.2 km
  • Thornes Lane Seymour St0.3 km