Postcode WF2 0BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Alverthorpe & Flanshaw area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £39,800 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,356 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £39,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 132 ft away from WF2 0BJ.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw near WF2 0BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £860,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 75 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £118,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 95 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £182,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
In the WF2 0BJ postcode area, located within Alverthorpe & Flanshaw, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 0BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mill View Stores | 27 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JH | Walking directions to Mill View Stores |
| 0.4 mi | NAV Mini Market | 154 Batley Road, Wakefield, WF2 0AE | Walking directions to NAV Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Sunnyhill Stores | 76a Wrenthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0PT | Walking directions to Sunnyhill Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | 82 Batley Road, Wakefield, WF2 0AE | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.