Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WESTERTON ROAD, WF3 1BB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

315

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF3 1BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WF3 1BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £361k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 80.1% year-on-year.

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

WF3 1BB is a sought-after residential area on Westerton Road, 0.3km from Upper Green 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 1BB offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £361k, up 80.1% year-on-year. 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00058160 (shared with 12 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 1BB. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 312,500

7 sales · Mean £ 342,857

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

WF3 1BB has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Burglary9
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order6
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Westerton Primary Academy

Outstanding710 pupils0.4 km
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Hill Top Primary Academy

Good234 pupils0.9 km
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Woodkirk Academy

Good1862 pupils0.9 km
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Blackgates Primary Academy

Inadequate315 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Hare And Hounds0.7 km
  • British Oak0.3 km
  • The British Oak0.3 km
  • Bulls Head Inn0.4 km
  • New Scarborough Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Tingley Methodist Church0.1 km
  • Beans0.8 km
  • Woodkirk Valley Country Club0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Leefair Stores0.1 km
  • The Little Deli Co1.0 km
  • One Stop0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Fusian Kitchen0.3 km
  • Tingley Chinese0.4 km
  • Capri Home Dining0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley3.1 km
  • Morley3.2 km
  • Outwood4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Westerton Rd Syke Road0.0 km
  • Syke Rd Syke Gardens0.1 km
  • Syke Rd Meadow Way0.1 km
  • Syke Rd Syke Avenue0.3 km
  • Syke Rd Syke Avenue0.3 km