Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

ANDERSON STREET, WF2 9QT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANDERSON STREET, WF2 9QT.

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Population

482

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF2 9QT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

81% of homes in WF2 9QT are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 33). Property prices are trending up 78.6% year-on-year.

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

WF2 9QT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Anderson Street, 0.1km from Brooks Bank in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield North ward and the Wakefield constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WF2 9QT offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wakefield.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 78.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF2 9QT are sourced from Output Area E00060121 (shared with 108 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 9QT. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.7%
Asian / British Asian25.2%
Black / African / Caribbean8.5%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 90,000

12 sales · Mean £ 94,604

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

Crime around WF2 9QT is moderate at 75 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 offences192
Anti-social behaviour28
Public order28
Shoplifting28
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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Wakefield Lawefield Primary School

Good440 pupils0.2 km
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Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School

Good397 pupils1.1 km
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Trinity Academy Cathedral

Outstanding1005 pupils1.2 km
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St Michael's CofE Academy

Good479 pupils1.2 km
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Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource

Good232 pupils1.4 km
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.4 km
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The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School

Good230 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Cineworld Cinemas0.5 km
  • Dattani Brothers0.8 km
  • Dokrat News0.5 km
  • Pak Butcher0.3 km
  • Premier Stores0.7 km
  • + 44 more
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Pub, NightClub

55 nearby
  • Balne Lane Wmc0.5 km
  • Mecca Bingo0.5 km
  • Red Lion0.9 km
  • Redoubt0.3 km
  • Scarborough Arms0.7 km
  • + 50 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Bear Kitchen0.1 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.5 km
  • Olivers Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • Pizza Hut0.5 km
  • Sabura0.3 km
  • + 77 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • Morrisons1.0 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

56 nearby
  • Ali's Cuisine0.1 km
  • Baxy Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Cha Cha Chai0.1 km
  • Darnley Fisheries0.5 km
  • Freddy's Chicken & Pizza0.1 km
  • + 51 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bank House Hotel0.6 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate0.3 km
  • Wakefield1.2 km
  • Wakefield Kirkgate1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Plumpton Road Plumpton Pl0.1 km
  • Plumpton Road Plumpton Pl0.1 km
  • Westgate End0.1 km
  • Westgate End0.1 km
  • Westgate Ings Road0.2 km