Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WEELAND ROAD, WF4 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEELAND ROAD, WF4 1DD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

249

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WF4 1DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF4 1DD spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WF4 1DD is a safe, established residential area on Weeland Road, 0.5km from Sharlston in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00059613 (shared with 7 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 1DD. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

WF4 1DD has low crime rates — 45 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 offences64
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson9
Other crime7
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Sharlston Community School

Good320 pupils0.3 km
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Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery

Good120 pupils0.9 km
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The Springfield Centre

Requires Improvement70 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Sharlston Food Bank @ Sharlston Villa Club and Institute0.2 km
  • Streethouse Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Sharlston Local0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Old Sharlston Cricket Club0.3 km
  • Sharlston Villa Club And Institute0.2 km
  • White Horse0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Home Based Break Service0.3 km
  • Polly's Mixtures0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Becky's Sandwich Hut0.0 km
  • K & K Chinese0.1 km
  • Kismat0.0 km
  • Sharlston Fisheries0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streethouse1.1 km
  • Featherstone3.6 km
  • Normanton3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Sharlston RLFC0.1 km
  • Sharlston RLFC0.1 km
  • Weeland Crescent0.3 km
  • Weeland Crescent0.3 km
  • Sharlston Memorial0.4 km