WF4 1AW is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Spring Hill in Crofton. Administratively it sits within Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF4 1AW is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WF4 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00059361 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF4 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF4 1AW.
250
37
£ 44,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF4 1AW 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WF4 1AW has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF4 1AW. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF4 1AW has low crime rates — 23 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.
school Local Schools
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Crofton Academy
Crofton Junior School
The Springfield Centre
Crofton Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Crofton Working Mens Club0.7 km
- Cock And Crown0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Betsy's Cake and Coffee0.4 km
- Sugar and Spice Cafe0.7 km
- Ali's Lounge0.7 km
- Redbeck Cafe And Motel0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Jenny's Plaice0.7 km
- Nilakash0.8 km
- Cappio's Pizzeria0.8 km
- New Panda Garden0.8 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Oakdale Garage0.7 km
- Premier Crofton Express0.6 km
- Redbeck Filling Station0.9 km
- Crofton Local0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streethouse3.2 km
- Sandal & Agbrigg3.2 km
- Wakefield Kirkgate4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Shay Lane Estate0.2 km
- Shay Lane Estate0.2 km
- Shay Lane School0.2 km
- Shay Lane School0.3 km
- Harrison Rd Shay Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF41AW · Data under Open Government Licence