WF4 6AH is a safe, established residential area on Stoney Bank, 0.5km from Horbury Bridge in Horbury. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
For families considering a move, WF4 6AH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WF4 6AH are sourced from Output Area E00059493 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STONEY BANK, WF4 6AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONEY BANK, WF4 6AH.
287
45
£ 39,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF4 6AH 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.
Area Character
WF4 6AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF4 6AH. The average age is 44.5. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF4 6AH has low crime rates — 15 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.
school Local Schools
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
South Ossett Infant Academy
Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School
Horbury Primary Academy
Horbury Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Gatehouse Cafe0.3 km
- Old Halfway House0.5 km
- Forty Two0.7 km
- Ego Restaurant1.0 km
- Aroma Cafe0.7 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Anthony's High Class Quality Butcher0.7 km
- Green Park Off Licence0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Boulbys0.7 km
- Choudry Brothers0.4 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Happy Valley0.5 km
- New Paradise / Choochoo0.5 km
- Dragon C0.4 km
- Horbury Fisheries0.8 km
- Lucky Flower0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Boons0.8 km
- Di Bosco Coffee and Champagne Bar0.6 km
- Fleece Inn0.7 km
- Horbury Conservative Club0.9 km
- Horse & Jockey0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate4.7 km
- Sandal & Agbrigg5.5 km
- Wakefield5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Quarry Hill Hawkingcroft0.0 km
- Quarry Hill Hawkingcroft0.1 km
- Bridge Road Parklands Dr0.3 km
- Bridge Road Parklands Dr0.3 km
- Quarry Hill Southfield Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF46AH · Data under Open Government Licence