Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

DAWSON HILL YARD, WF4 5AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAWSON HILL YARD, WF4 5AQ.

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

364

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF4 5AQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WF4 5AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (54) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

WF4 5AQ is a mixed residential area on Dawson Hill Yard, 0.0km from Cluntergate in Horbury. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.

For families considering a move, WF4 5AQ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00059483 (shared with 13 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 5AQ. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 86,000

5 sales · Mean £ 85,540

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

Crime around WF4 5AQ is moderate at 61 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.

Violence and sexual offences142
Public order30
Anti-social behaviour18
Shoplifting17
Other crime14

school Local Schools

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Horbury Primary Academy

Good463 pupils0.3 km
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Horbury Academy

Good1061 pupils0.3 km
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Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School

Good415 pupils0.5 km
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Evolve Academy

Inadequate48 pupils1.5 km
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Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School

Outstanding662 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Anthony's High Class Quality Butcher0.3 km
  • Green Park Off Licence1.0 km
  • Charlesworth Horbury Ltd0.2 km
  • Muscle World0.1 km
  • The Green Berry / Earnshaws of Horbury0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Forty Two0.3 km
  • Retro Roadhouse0.1 km
  • Shan's Restaurant0.2 km
  • Ego Restaurant0.4 km
  • Aroma Cafe0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Happy Valley0.6 km
  • New Paradise / Choochoo0.7 km
  • Delicious Sandwich Bar0.3 km
  • Indian Spice0.3 km
  • Pizza Pranzo0.1 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Horbury Working Members Club0.2 km
  • Cricketers Arms0.1 km
  • Boons0.2 km
  • Caldervale Hotel0.8 km
  • Fleece Inn0.3 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate3.9 km
  • Sandal & Agbrigg4.4 km
  • Wakefield4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Cluntergate0.0 km
  • New Road Twitch Hill0.0 km
  • Cluntergate0.1 km
  • New Road Twitch Hill0.1 km
  • Primary School0.1 km