Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WEST LEA DRIVE, WF3 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST LEA DRIVE, WF3 1DH.

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 1DH 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 16.2% year-on-year.

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

WF3 1DH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Lea Drive, 0.2km from Baghill in East Ardsley. Administratively it sits within Morley South ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

For families considering a move, WF3 1DH 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, up 16.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF3 1DH 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 1DH. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

8 sales · Mean £ 212,625

Detached

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

WF3 1DH has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Burglary6
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Westerton Primary Academy

Outstanding710 pupils0.6 km
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Hill Top Primary Academy

Good234 pupils0.7 km
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Woodkirk Academy

Good1862 pupils1.1 km
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Blackgates Primary Academy

Inadequate315 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • Leefair Stores0.2 km
  • Woodkirk Convenience Store0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Capri Home Dining0.4 km
  • Fusian Kitchen0.5 km
  • Tingley Chinese0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Beans1.0 km
  • Bake n Butties0.8 km
  • Tingley Methodist Church0.4 km
  • Woodkirk Valley Country Club0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bulls Head Inn0.5 km
  • Hare And Hounds0.6 km
  • British Oak0.6 km
  • The British Oak0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley2.9 km
  • Morley3.4 km
  • Dewsbury4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Westerton Rd Syke Road0.3 km
  • Syke Rd Meadow Way0.3 km
  • Syke Rd Syke Gardens0.3 km
  • St Mary's Church0.5 km
  • St Mary's Church0.5 km