WF9 1BN is a safe, established residential area on Field Lane, 0.4km from Hill Estate in Upton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF9 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00059820 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIELD LANE, WF9 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIELD LANE, WF9 1BN.
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44
£ 39,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF9 1BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WF9 1BN — age 44, 84% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £125k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF9 1BN. The average age is 43.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 117,500
6 sales · Mean £ 119,500
Detached
£ 206,100
1 sales · Mean £ 206,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF9 1BN has low crime rates — 35 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
Upton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- High Street Stores0.4 km
- Food Bank @0.8 km
- Upton Premier Express @ Upton Post Office0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Harewood And Upton Recreation Club0.6 km
- The Upton Arms0.4 km
- The Gantry0.7 km
- United Services Wmc0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Cafe0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Cooperative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Chinos Fish Bar0.4 km
- Upton Pavillion Cafe0.8 km
- Chino's Pizzas0.4 km
- Pizza Milano0.4 km
- China Town0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Elmsall2.4 km
- Moorthorpe2.8 km
- Fitzwilliam6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Field Ln Second Avenue0.0 km
- Field Ln Second Avenue0.1 km
- Field Lane East Ave0.1 km
- Field Lane East Ave0.2 km
- Field Ln Quarry Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF91BN · Data under Open Government Licence