Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

OAKWOOD AVENUE, WF2 9JT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWOOD AVENUE, WF2 9JT.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF2 9JT spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 15.3% year-on-year.

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

WF2 9JT is a mixed residential area on Oakwood Avenue, 0.6km from Flanshaw in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield North ward and the Wakefield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF2 9JT are sourced from Output Area E00060128 (shared with 4 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 9JT. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.0%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 150,000

21 sales · Mean £ 156,450

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

6 sales · Mean £ 160,825

Detached

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

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

Crime around WF2 9JT is moderate at 68 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 offences135
Shoplifting42
Public order30
Anti-social behaviour23
Vehicle crime18

school Local Schools

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St Michael's CofE Academy

Good479 pupils0.2 km
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils0.3 km
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Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School

Good397 pupils0.8 km
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Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School

Outstanding662 pupils1.2 km
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Evolve Academy

Inadequate48 pupils1.2 km
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Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs

Good276 pupils1.3 km
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Wakefield Lawefield Primary School

Good440 pupils1.4 km
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Trinity Academy Cathedral

Outstanding1005 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Dokrat News0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's at Jacksons0.9 km
  • Volovec Ltd0.9 km
  • Alverthorpe Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Dewsbury Road Post Office0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Red Lion0.9 km
  • Scarborough Arms0.9 km
  • Alverthorpe Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • The Eagle0.5 km
  • The New Albion0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurant1.0 km
  • Supasnax0.8 km
  • Wakefield Elim Community Church0.8 km
  • Jubilee Hall0.6 km
  • Deja Brew0.3 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Morrisons1.0 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Farmfoods1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • ASDA (4506)1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Baxy Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Darnley Fisheries0.9 km
  • Kasim's0.9 km
  • Papa Dinas0.9 km
  • Sandwich Station0.8 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate1.6 km
  • Wakefield2.6 km
  • Wakefield Kirkgate2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Flanshaw Lane Oakwood Ave0.2 km
  • Flanshaw Lane Oakwood Ave0.2 km
  • Flanshaw Hotel0.2 km
  • Flanshaw Hotel0.2 km
  • George A Green Road0.3 km