WF4 1BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Colliery Street, 0.3km from New Sharlston in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k, down 22.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF4 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00059617 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLIERY STREET, WF4 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLIERY STREET, WF4 1BT.
505
37
£ 40,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF4 1BT spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 22.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF4 1BT. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 115,000
5 sales · Mean £ 136,000
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
11 sales · Mean £ 131,336
Detached
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 293,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF4 1BT has low crime rates — 31 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.
school Local Schools
Sharlston Community School
Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery
The Springfield Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Home Based Break Service0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streethouse1.5 km
- Normanton2.7 km
- Featherstone4.2 km
Bus Stops
- New Sharlston High St0.1 km
- Crossley Street0.1 km
- New Sharlston High Street0.1 km
- Crossley Street0.1 km
- Colliery Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WF41BT · Data under Open Government Licence