Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

HESKETH LANE, WF3 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HESKETH LANE, WF3 1AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

285

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

34%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF3 1AR spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £197k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WF3 1AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hesketh Lane, 0.3km from Upper Green in East Ardsley. Administratively it sits within Morley South ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF3 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00058134 (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 1AR. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.3%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

5 sales · Mean £ 190,600

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

WF3 1AR has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour11
Burglary10
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Westerton Primary Academy

Outstanding710 pupils0.0 km
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Woodkirk Academy

Good1862 pupils0.9 km
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Blackgates Primary Academy

Inadequate315 pupils1.0 km
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Hill Top Primary Academy

Good234 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Hare And Hounds1.0 km
  • British Oak0.1 km
  • The British Oak0.1 km
  • Tingley Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Bulls Head Inn0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Tingley Methodist Church0.2 km
  • Beans0.5 km
  • Woodkirk Valley Country Club0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Fortune Inn0.9 km
  • Fusian Kitchen0.4 km
  • The Balti House0.7 km
  • Tingley Chinese0.5 km
  • Capri Home Dining0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Haigh Moor Road Post Office0.8 km
  • Leefair Stores0.5 km
  • The Little Deli Co0.7 km
  • Tingley Off Licence And Grocers0.9 km
  • One Stop0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morley3.0 km
  • Batley3.4 km
  • Outwood4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Westerton Road0.1 km
  • Westerton Road0.1 km
  • Westerton Rd Syke Road0.4 km
  • Hesketh Lane0.4 km
  • Syke Rd Syke Gardens0.4 km