Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF4 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF4 1AB.

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

172

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WF4 1AB is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

WF4 1AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Wragby in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

For families considering a move, WF4 1AB represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00059365 (shared with 23 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 WF4 1AB. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

WF4 1AB has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Courtyard Cafe0.1 km
  • Four Seasons Cafe0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • National Trust Enterprises0.1 km
  • St Oswald Cricket Club0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fitzwilliam2.2 km
  • Streethouse2.9 km
  • Featherstone3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Nostell Priory0.1 km
  • Doncaster Road Nostell Priory Gates0.2 km
  • Priory Gates0.2 km
  • Priory Gates0.3 km
  • Doncaster Rd Nostell Priory Gates0.3 km