Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BANK STREET, WF4 6LN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANK STREET, WF4 6LN.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WF4 6LN's 56% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

WF4 6LN is a safe, established residential area on Bank Street, 0.4km from Horbury in Horbury. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WF4 6LN offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 6LN are sourced from Output Area E00059494 (shared with 12 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 6LN. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 168,750

6 sales · Mean £ 187,241

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

WF4 6LN has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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 offences119
Public order18
Anti-social behaviour17
Shoplifting17
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School

Good415 pupils0.3 km
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Horbury Academy

Good1061 pupils0.7 km
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Horbury Primary Academy

Good463 pupils0.7 km
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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

Good128 pupils1.3 km
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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils1.5 km
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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Good151 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Old Halfway House0.8 km
  • Forty Two0.1 km
  • Ego Restaurant0.5 km
  • Aroma Cafe0.1 km
  • Caffe Capri0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Anthony's High Class Quality Butcher0.1 km
  • Green Park Off Licence0.6 km
  • Bargain Booze0.2 km
  • Boulbys0.1 km
  • Choudry Brothers0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Happy Valley0.2 km
  • New Paradise / Choochoo0.3 km
  • Dragon C0.4 km
  • Horbury Fisheries0.1 km
  • Lucky Flower0.1 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Boons0.2 km
  • Fleece Inn0.1 km
  • Horbury Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Kings Arms0.3 km
  • Shepherds Arms0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate4.1 km
  • Sandal & Agbrigg4.8 km
  • Wakefield4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Highfield Road0.1 km
  • Highfield Road0.1 km
  • Highfield Rd High Street0.1 km
  • Horbury High Street0.1 km
  • Northgate Golden Square0.2 km