WF1 3DL is a safe, established residential area on Bolus Lane, 0.6km from Newton Lane End in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Stanley and Outwood East ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.
For families considering a move, WF1 3DL represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF1 3DL are sourced from Output Area E00059901 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOLUS LANE, WF1 3DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLUS LANE, WF1 3DL.
301
44
£ 42,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WF1 3DL's 64% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF1 3DL. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 243,000
1 sales · Mean £ 243,000
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
3 sales · Mean £ 185,500
Terraced
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF1 3DL has low crime rates — 38 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
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane
Rooks Nest Academy
Outwood Grange Academy
Newton Hill Community School
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate
Pinderfields Hospital PRU
Wrenthorpe Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Sun Inn0.9 km
- Lofthouse Gate And District Working1.0 km
- Sarah and Jez Ltd @0.3 km
- The St Leger0.2 km
- Kirklands Hotel0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Valentinos0.8 km
- Nom @ The Sandwich Shop0.4 km
- Outwood Church Institute Lunch Club0.4 km
- Wetherby Whaler0.1 km
- Cafe 5090.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Cooperative Group Retail0.8 km
- Tesco0.1 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Debby's Place0.7 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Go Local0.1 km
- The Meat Hook0.4 km
- Tops Fitness & Rehabilitation Ltd0.1 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Pizza Time0.7 km
- Sun Kong0.9 km
- Hai Loi Tang0.1 km
- Meghna India Rest & Takeaway Ltd0.1 km
- My Sultan & Pizza King0.1 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Outwood0.9 km
- Wakefield Westgate3.0 km
- Wakefield3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ledger Lane0.1 km
- Ledger Lane0.1 km
- Ledger Lane Queen St0.1 km
- Ledger Lane Queen St0.2 km
- Newton Ln Newton Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF13DL · Data under Open Government Licence