CROSSLEY STREET, WF4 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

WF4 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crossley Street, 0.1km from New Sharlston in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

For families considering a move, WF4 1BQ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 42.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00059617 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.