WF4 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hammer Lane, 0.2km from Sharlston Common in Sharlston. Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF4 1DH 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 is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF4 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00059610 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAMMER LANE, WF4 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMMER LANE, WF4 1DH.
284
41
£ 40,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF4 1DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WF4 1DH 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF4 1DH. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF4 1DH is moderate at 51 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
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Sharlston Food Bank @ Sharlston Villa Club and Institute0.5 km
- Streethouse Convenience Store0.8 km
- Patel Off Licence0.8 km
- Sharlston Local0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Old Sharlston Cricket Club0.4 km
- Sharlston Villa Club And Institute0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Home Based Break Service0.0 km
- Polly's Mixtures0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Becky's Sandwich Hut0.3 km
- K & K Chinese0.4 km
- Kismat0.3 km
- Sharlston Fisheries0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streethouse1.0 km
- Normanton3.3 km
- Featherstone3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Weeland Crescent0.3 km
- Weeland Crescent0.3 km
- Sharlston RLFC0.3 km
- Sharlston RLFC0.4 km
- Cow Ln Eastville Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WF41DH · Data under Open Government Licence