Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BEDFORD FARM COURT, WF4 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD FARM COURT, WF4 1AN.

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Population

479

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

57%

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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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WF4 1AN — age 29, 71% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 11.7% year-on-year.

home £319,437 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF4 1AN is a safe, established residential area on Bedford Farm Court, 0.5km from New Crofton in Crofton. Administratively it sits within Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

For families considering a move, WF4 1AN represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £319k, up 11.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00180132 (shared with 4 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 1AN. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 277,995

51 sales · Mean £ 292,006

Semi-Detached

£ 182,000

7 sales · Mean £ 206,357

Terraced

£ 53,250

4 sales · Mean £ 113,687

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

WF4 1AN has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences38
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Crofton Infant School

Good221 pupils0.3 km
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Crofton Junior School

Good222 pupils0.5 km
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Crofton Academy

Requires Improvement1027 pupils0.5 km
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Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School

Good219 pupils1.0 km
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The Springfield Centre

Requires Improvement70 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Crofton Working Mens Club0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Jenny's Plaice0.5 km
  • Cappio's Pizzeria0.8 km
  • New Panda Garden0.8 km
  • Crofton Fisheries0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Premier Crofton Express0.5 km
  • Crofton Local0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streethouse3.1 km
  • Fitzwilliam4.0 km
  • Sandal & Agbrigg4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Meadowfields Road0.1 km
  • Meadowfields Road0.2 km
  • Hare Park Lane0.2 km
  • Hare Park Lane0.3 km
  • Ash Street0.3 km