WF1 is a postcode district in Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 1216 active and 713 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WF1 (13%) is characterised by a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks, alongside a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks (11%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes WF1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WF1 are around £201k, down 4.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WF1 at 670 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 41 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 WF1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WF1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WF1 postcode area.
41,353
41
£ 38,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WF1's 52% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £201k. Property prices are trending down 4.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Flatts Nursery School
Carlton Junior and Infant School
Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School
Earlsheaton Infant School
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
Westmoor Primary School
Mill Lane Primary School
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
106 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd @ Unit 1a
- WHSmith
- Wilkinson Hardware Stores
- William Noble Butchers Limited
- Blaze
- + 101 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bank House Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express
Pub, NightClub
65 nearby- The Distillery Bar
- After Dark Wakefield
- Belle Vue Conservative Club Ltd
- Black Horse
- Brick & Liquor
- + 60 more
Restaurant, Cafe
123 nearby- The Counting House
- The Grill Pit Kitchen @
- The Yorkshire Brasserie
- Eats
- 19 Brew Avenue
- + 118 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Aldi
- ASDA
- Asylum Seekers Support Fund Food St
- Biedronka
- Continental Food Store
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
90 nearby- Oishi
- Burger Beats Wakefield Ltd
- Amaia
- Annie's Fish Shop
- Baltic Foods
- + 85 more
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Area Profile: WF1 · Data under Open Government Licence