Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

SYKE GARDENS, WF3 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYKE GARDENS, WF3 1BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

246

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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.

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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WF3 1BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 21.2% year-on-year.

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

WF3 1BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Syke Gardens, 0.3km from West Ardsley in East Ardsley. Administratively it sits within Morley South ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

For families considering a move, WF3 1BJ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 21.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF3 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00058162 (shared with 8 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 WF3 1BJ. The average age is 54.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

7 sales · Mean £ 183,428

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

WF3 1BJ has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour10
Burglary10
Public order9
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Westerton Primary Academy

Outstanding710 pupils0.3 km
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Woodkirk Academy

Good1862 pupils0.8 km
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Hill Top Primary Academy

Good234 pupils1.0 km
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Blackgates Primary Academy

Inadequate315 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Hare And Hounds0.9 km
  • British Oak0.3 km
  • The British Oak0.3 km
  • Tingley Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • Bulls Head Inn0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Tingley Methodist Church0.1 km
  • Beans0.8 km
  • Woodkirk Valley Country Club0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Leefair Stores0.2 km
  • The Little Deli Co1.0 km
  • One Stop0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Fusian Kitchen0.2 km
  • The Balti House1.0 km
  • Tingley Chinese0.3 km
  • Capri Home Dining0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morley3.1 km
  • Batley3.1 km
  • Outwood4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Syke Rd Syke Gardens0.1 km
  • Syke Rd Meadow Way0.1 km
  • Westerton Rd Syke Road0.1 km
  • Syke Rd Syke Avenue0.2 km
  • Syke Rd Syke Avenue0.2 km