Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WESTERTON ROAD, WF3 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERTON ROAD, WF3 1AE.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WF3 1AE's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £157k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF3 1AE is a sought-after residential area on Westerton Road, 0.1km from Westerton in East Ardsley. Administratively it sits within Ardsley & Robin Hood ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF3, WF3 1AE offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WF3 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00058126 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF3 1AE. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 291,250

4 sales · Mean £ 304,625

Semi-Detached

£ 222,975

6 sales · Mean £ 190,991

Terraced

£ 124,997

2 sales · Mean £ 124,997

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WF3 1AE has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences59
Shoplifting35
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Westerton Primary Academy

Outstanding710 pupils0.5 km
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Blackgates Primary Academy

Inadequate315 pupils0.6 km
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Hill Top Primary Academy

Good234 pupils1.1 km
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Woodkirk Academy

Good1862 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Premier0.7 km
  • Haigh Moor Road Post Office0.3 km
  • Leefair Stores0.8 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • British Oak0.5 km
  • The British Oak0.5 km
  • New Scarborough Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Tingley Methodist Church0.7 km
  • Beans0.0 km
  • Level Up Lounge0.6 km
  • West Riding Small Locomotive Society0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Fortune Inn0.7 km
  • Tingley Chicken0.6 km
  • Fusian Kitchen1.0 km
  • Pizza Island0.6 km
  • The Balti House0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morley3.3 km
  • Batley3.9 km
  • Outwood4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Westerton Frost Corner0.1 km
  • Westerton Frost Corner0.1 km
  • Westerton Road Lonsdale Rise0.2 km
  • Westerton Road Lonsdale Rise0.2 km
  • Westerton Frost Corner0.2 km