Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

ABERFORD ROAD, WF1 4AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABERFORD ROAD, WF1 4AW.

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Population

449

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British84.0%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences37
Criminal damage and arson14
Other crime8
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School

Good333 pupils1.1 km
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Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery School

Good234 pupils1.1 km
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Newton Hill Community School

Good249 pupils1.2 km
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Outwood Academy City Fields

Good766 pupils1.3 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill

Good449 pupils1.3 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School

Good311 pupils1.3 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill

Inadequate1.4 km
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Rooks Nest Academy

Outstanding340 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Diamonds Shop @ Newton Lodge0.5 km
  • Ferry Lane Local0.8 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • WHSmith0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Normanton Golf Club0.9 km
  • The Graziers0.6 km
restaurant

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
fastfood

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