WF3 1DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Lea Crescent, 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 1DJ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 £261k, down 6.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF3 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00058162 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST LEA CRESCENT, WF3 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST LEA CRESCENT, WF3 1DJ.
246
54
£ 45,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WF3 1DJ — age 54, 89% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF3 1DJ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
6 sales · Mean £ 226,124
Detached
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF3 1DJ has low crime rates — 17 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
Westerton Primary Academy
Hill Top Primary Academy
Woodkirk Academy
Blackgates Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- One Stop0.3 km
- Leefair Stores0.1 km
- Woodkirk Convenience Store0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Capri Home Dining0.4 km
- Fusian Kitchen0.4 km
- Tingley Chinese0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Beans0.9 km
- Bake n Butties0.9 km
- Tingley Methodist Church0.3 km
- Woodkirk Valley Country Club0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bulls Head Inn0.5 km
- Hare And Hounds0.6 km
- British Oak0.5 km
- The British Oak0.5 km
- New Scarborough Inn1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley2.9 km
- Morley3.3 km
- Dewsbury4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Westerton Rd Syke Road0.2 km
- Syke Rd Syke Gardens0.2 km
- Syke Rd Meadow Way0.2 km
- Syke Rd Syke Avenue0.4 km
- Syke Rd Syke Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF31DJ · Data under Open Government Licence