WF4 2HX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ings Close, 0.3km from Havercroft in Havercroft and Ryhill. Administratively it sits within Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF4 2HX 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £99k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WF4 2HX are sourced from Output Area E00059372 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
INGS CLOSE, WF4 2HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INGS CLOSE, WF4 2HX.
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44
£ 34,400 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF4 2HX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 62% social renting, WF4 2HX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 2HX. The average age is 43.6. 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 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
£ 99,000
1 sales · Mean £ 99,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF4 2HX is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green
Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School
South Hiendley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Patel's Off Licence0.3 km
- Food Bank @ Havercroft & Ryhill Community Centre0.5 km
- P&M Convenience Store0.1 km
- Ryhill Village Store0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Havercroft Sports & Social Club0.1 km
- Havercroft & Ryhill Sports & Youth0.7 km
- RLC Ltd0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Mill Lane Cafe0.9 km
- The Gala Bar @ Sports & Youth Centre0.7 km
- Havercroft And Ryhill Community Learning Centre0.5 km
- Ryecroft Community Cafe @ Ryecroft Youth & Community Centre0.7 km
- Warm Space @0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Mr K's Takeaway0.2 km
- Bramalds0.9 km
- Havercroft Fish Bar0.3 km
- Lucky Way0.1 km
- Shaheen's Takeaway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fitzwilliam2.1 km
- Streethouse5.7 km
- Featherstone6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Havercroft Club0.2 km
- East Street0.2 km
- East Street0.2 km
- Havercroft Club0.2 km
- Brooklands Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF42HX · Data under Open Government Licence