Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

CORONATION ROAD, WF4 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORONATION ROAD, WF4 1AH.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF4 1AH 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 56% of tenure in WF4 1AH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WF4 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Coronation Road, 0.4km from Sharlston Common in Sharlston. Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF4 1AH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00059612 (shared with 7 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 WF4 1AH. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 125,000

5 sales · Mean £ 116,057

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

WF4 1AH has low crime rates — 46 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 offences64
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson10
Other crime7
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Sharlston Community School

Good320 pupils0.3 km
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Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery

Good120 pupils1.0 km
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The Springfield Centre

Requires Improvement70 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Sharlston Food Bank @ Sharlston Villa Club and Institute0.2 km
  • Daisy Handmade0.9 km
  • Sharlston Local0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Old Sharlston Cricket Club0.1 km
  • Sharlston Villa Club And Institute0.2 km
  • White Horse0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Home Based Break Service0.3 km
  • Blakes Coffee & Co0.9 km
  • Polly's Mixtures0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Becky's Sandwich Hut0.2 km
  • K & K Chinese0.1 km
  • Kismat0.2 km
  • Sharlston Fisheries0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streethouse1.2 km
  • Normanton3.6 km
  • Featherstone3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Sharlston RLFC0.1 km
  • Sharlston RLFC0.1 km
  • Cow Ln Eastville Road0.2 km
  • Sharlston Memorial0.2 km
  • Eastville Road0.3 km