WF1 4NQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodhouse Road, 0.2km from Primrose Hill in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Wakefield East ward and the Wakefield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF1 4NQ is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wakefield.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF1 4NQ are sourced from Output Area E00060071 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODHOUSE ROAD, WF1 4NQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODHOUSE ROAD, WF1 4NQ.
380
35
£ 35,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF1 4NQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WF1 4NQ has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 6.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF1 4NQ. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
7 sales · Mean £ 128,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF1 4NQ is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill
Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Outwood Academy City Fields
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Freshco0.5 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Milano Market0.6 km
- Sasan Shope0.7 km
- Super Pound Store0.6 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Fox And Grapes0.5 km
- Harewood Arms0.6 km
- Shooters0.8 km
- The Blind Pig1.0 km
- The Rainbow0.6 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Cheeky Monkeys0.5 km
- Jen Jen's Caribbean Kitchen Ltd0.6 km
- The Pizza Yard0.8 km
- 19 Brew Avenue0.9 km
- 40Cha Taiwanese Bubble0.8 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- ASDA0.7 km
- Biedronka1.0 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Number One Sandwiches0.6 km
- Pizza Joy0.6 km
- Star East Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Taste Buds0.7 km
- WFC0.6 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Kirkgate0.6 km
- Wakefield0.7 km
- Wakefield Westgate1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Greenwood Rd Shepley Street0.1 km
- Greenwood Road0.1 km
- Park Lodge Court0.1 km
- Woodhouse Rd Greenwood Road0.1 km
- Park Lodge Crescent0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WF14NQ · Data under Open Government Licence