WF1 4AW is a sought-after residential area on Aberford Road, 0.3km from Field Head in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Stanley and Outwood East ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF1, WF1 4AW offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WF1 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00180123 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABERFORD ROAD, WF1 4AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABERFORD ROAD, WF1 4AW.
449
36
£ 46,600 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF1 4AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WF1 4AW combines high owner-occupation (61%), strong property values (£280k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF1 4AW. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 242,500
4 sales · Mean £ 230,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF1 4AW has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery School
Newton Hill Community School
Outwood Academy City Fields
Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill
Rooks Nest Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Diamonds Shop @ Newton Lodge0.5 km
- Ferry Lane Local0.8 km
- Spar0.4 km
- WHSmith0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Normanton Golf Club0.9 km
- The Graziers0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Destiny Christian Church0.9 km
- Horizon0.5 km
- Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Staff Coffee Club0.4 km
- Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Staff Restaurant0.4 km
- Newton Lodge Main Kitchen0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Chiwa Sakura0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield2.1 km
- Wakefield Kirkgate2.2 km
- Wakefield Westgate2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Aberford Road Wakefield Hospice0.1 km
- Aberford Road Wakefield Hospice0.2 km
- Bar Lane0.3 km
- Stanley Parkway0.3 km
- Stanley Parkway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF14AW · Data under Open Government Licence