Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

SCHOOL CLOSE, WF4 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL CLOSE, WF4 1BL.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /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: WF4 1BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WF4 1BL has a significant social housing presence — 63% 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.

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

WF4 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on School Close, 0.1km from Sharlston Common in Sharlston. Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF4 1BL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00059610 (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 WF4 1BL. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 80,000

1 sales · Mean £ 80,000

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

WF4 1BL has low crime rates — 44 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 offences56
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson10
Other crime6
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Sharlston Community School

Good320 pupils0.1 km
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Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery

Good120 pupils0.6 km
A

The Springfield Centre

Requires Improvement70 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Sharlston Food Bank @ Sharlston Villa Club and Institute0.6 km
  • Streethouse Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Patel Off Licence0.8 km
  • Sharlston Local0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Old Sharlston Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Sharlston Villa Club And Institute0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Home Based Break Service0.1 km
  • Polly's Mixtures0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Becky's Sandwich Hut0.5 km
  • K & K Chinese0.5 km
  • Kismat0.5 km
  • Sharlston Fisheries0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streethouse0.9 km
  • Normanton3.2 km
  • Featherstone3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Weeland Crescent0.4 km
  • Weeland Crescent0.4 km
  • Hammer Lane0.4 km
  • Hammer Lane0.4 km
  • Sharlston RLFC0.5 km