Area Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WF4 postcode area.

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Population

44,258

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,975 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

WF4 is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £246k.

home £246,019 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF4 is a postcode district in Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 1259 active and 270 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WF4 (16%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (14%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes WF4 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WF4 are around £246k, down 0.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WF4 at 249 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WF4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5487
Public order1063
Anti-social behaviour1000
Criminal damage and arson847
Other theft665

school Local Schools

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Grange Moor Primary School

Requires Improvement80 pupils
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Flockton CofE (C) First School

Good78 pupils
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Crigglestone Nursery School

Outstanding92 pupils
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The Springfield Centre

Requires Improvement70 pupils
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Crofton Junior School

Good222 pupils
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Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School

Good194 pupils
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West Bretton Junior and Infant School

Good114 pupils
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Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School

Good208 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Premier Stores
  • Shop
  • Blacker Hall Farm Shop Ltd
  • Boulbys
  • Calder Grove Post Office
  • + 42 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Midgley Lodge Motel
  • Premier Inn (South Calder Park)
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • Gourmet Grazers
  • Ego Restaurant
  • Khaans Restaurant
  • Kwai Hong
  • Learning Centre Cafe
  • + 57 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Blacksmiths Arms
  • Flockton Cricket Club
  • Flockton Green Working Mens Club
  • The Kaye Arms
  • The Sun Inn
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Op
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco Stores Limited
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Becky's Sandwich Hut
  • Bramalds
  • Cappio's Pizzeria
  • Crofton Fisheries
  • Delicious Sandwich Bar
  • + 35 more