Brunel Road, Wakefield 41 Industrial Estate, Wakefield, WF2 0XG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF2 0XG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.4%	50.1%	-2.3%	51.0%	-0.9%
Male	47.6%	49.9%	2.3%	49.0%	0.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WF2 0XG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.3%	34%	12.7%	37.9%	-3.9%
Married: Opposite sex	62.8%	52.1%	-10.7%	44.2%	7.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	8.2%	5.1%	-3.1%	9.1%	-4.0%
Widowed	6.7%	6.4%	-0.3%	6.1%	0.3%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.4%	57.5%	15.1%	48.4%	9.1%
Good health	41.2%	31.7%	-9.5%	33.6%	-1.9%
Fair health	12.8%	8.3%	-4.5%	12.7%	-4.4%
Bad health	3.7%	2.2%	-1.5%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.8%	12.8%	-6.0%	18.2%	-5.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	10.1%	-2.3%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	17.3%	-0.1%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	7.1%	6.9%	-0.2%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.2%	15.2%	7.0%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	31.2%	35.1%	3.9%	33.8%	1.3%
Other	5%	2.7%	-2.3%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	3.1%	-1.3%
Pakistani	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.7%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
White	98.8%	92.2%	-6.6%	81.4%	10.8%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98.2%	95.3%	-2.9%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	2.5%	1.3%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	95.5%	-2.1%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.9%	-2.7%
2-5 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.9%	76.7%	11.2%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Poland	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	9.2%	13.5%	-4.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.7%	37.2%	2.5%
Christian	48.9%	46.2%	2.7%
Hindu	1.8%	1.7%	0.1%
Muslim	3.8%	6.5%	-2.7%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Brunel Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brunel Road was 129.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.8% higher than the Wrenthorpe and Outwood West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Brunel Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West and the 364th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 118.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in WF2 0XG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Brunel Road are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wakefield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Brunel Road, Wakefield 41 Industrial Estate, Wakefield, WF2 0XG

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF2 0XG

Average Price
£6,576,915

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£6,576,915

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brunel Road

Average Price
£5,527,452

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£5,527,452

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brunel Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit G Brunel Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£13,200,000	2023-07-25	£13,536,391
Zenith House Brunel Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£775,000	2022-08-04	£784,356
Unit H Brunel Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£4,766,386	2018-06-22	£6,219,176
Zenith House Brunel Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£650,000	2016-04-05	£904,426
Foxs Biscuits Ltd Brunel Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£4,327,650	2015-10-31	£6,192,910

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF2 0XG

Employment

WF2 0XG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	164
Retired	84
Part-Time Employee	44
Self-Employed	31
Student (economically inactive)	12
Other	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Looking after home or family	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Construction	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Manufacturing	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Education	13
Financial and insurance activities	12
Other	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wrenthorpe Academy Imperial Avenue , Wrenthorpe WF2 0LW	3out of 4	1,078 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane Ledger Lane , Outwood WF1 2PH	4out of 4	1,317 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jerry Clay Academy Jerry Clay Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0NP	4out of 4	1,365 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rooks Nest Academy Rooks Nest Road , Outwood WF1 3DX	4out of 4	1,827 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newton Hill Community School Leeds Road , Newton Hill WF1 2HR	3out of 4	2,016 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF	4out of 4	783 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS	3out of 4	2,958 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF	4out of 4	4,281 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy 2 St Georges Road , Middleton LS10 4UZ	- not rated	4,632 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF	2out of 4	4,945 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH	- not rated	3,117 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP	- not rated	3,755 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pinderfields Hospital PRU The Wrenthorpe Centre , Imperial Avenue WF2 0LW	3out of 4	1,117 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hall Cliffe Primary School 7 Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB	- not rated	1,547 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD	- not rated	1,957 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX	- not rated	2,964 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY	- not rated	2,969 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation	Kenmore Road, Wakefield	362 yd
Sodexo Food Services	Ball Beverage Packaging Europe, Kenmore Road	362 yd
Wrenthorpe Sports Club	Wrenthorpe Cricket Ground, Bradford Road	618 yd
Canteen	Grocery Warehouse, Morrisons	683 yd
Morrisons Staff Canteen	Rathbone Kear Ltd, Stephenson Way	728 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Malt Shovel	417 Bradford Road, Carr Gate	673 yd
Wheel Inn	282 Bradford Road, Wrenthorpe	785 yd
Wrenthorpe Sports And Social Club	48 Wrenthorpe Road, Wakefield	796 yd
Outwood Working Mens Club	62 Ledger Lane, Wakefield	1,010 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tillybods Sandwich Shop	327 Bradford Road, Wrenthorpe	618 yd
Pizza Time	13-14 Lancefield House Potovens Lane, Outwood	1,012 yd
Wai Bo	11, 11-12 Lancefield House Potovens Lane	1,012 yd
Hong Kong Vegan	281 Bradford Road, Wakefield	1,080 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wrenthorpe Cricket Club Bradford Road	grass pitches	612 yd
Outwood Grange Academy POTOVENS LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	701 yd
Grange Park OUTWOOD GRANGE PARK OUTWOOD GRANGE PARK LEDGER LANE	grass pitches	930 yd
Wrenthorpe Academy IMPERIAL AVENUE	grass pitches	1,041 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	9.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	9.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	9.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	27.3%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	81.8%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.