Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

SANDY LANE, WF4 4PN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDY LANE, WF4 4PN.

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Population

443

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF4 4PN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WF4 4PN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £261k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

WF4 4PN is a sought-after residential area on Sandy Lane, 0.3km from Coxley in Coxley (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Wakefield Rural ward and the Wakefield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF4, WF4 4PN offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 4PN are sourced from Output Area E00060198 (shared with 10 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 4PN. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 157,500

3 sales · Mean £ 173,333

Detached

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 353,333

Semi-Detached

£ 210,750

2 sales · Mean £ 210,750

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

WF4 4PN has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

Good128 pupils0.8 km
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Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School

Good194 pupils0.8 km
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Middlestown Primary Academy

Good196 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Life Style Express0.8 km
  • The Real Junk Food Project0.9 km
  • Ali's Convenience Store0.8 km
  • SK Fuel Limited0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Mandarin Chinese Take-Away0.9 km
  • The Fuel Hub0.5 km
  • Tuk Tuk Thai0.5 km
  • The Grumpy Fryer0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Little Bull0.9 km
  • Di Bosco Coffee and Champagne Bar0.7 km
  • Horse & Jockey0.7 km
  • Netherton Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Star Inn1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Nascosto0.9 km
  • Gatehouse Cafe0.9 km
  • The Engine House0.3 km
  • BaoBros23 @ The Bingley0.4 km
  • Capri0.4 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ravensthorpe5.3 km
  • Dewsbury5.4 km
  • Wakefield Westgate6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • New Rd Hostingley Lane0.3 km
  • New Rd Low Lane0.3 km
  • New Rd Low Lane0.3 km
  • New Rd Hostingley Lane0.4 km
  • New Rd Bridge Road0.5 km