Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WEST LANE, WF4 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST LANE, WF4 1AD.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

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.

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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WF4 1AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £230k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £230k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

WF4 1AD is a sought-after residential area on West Lane, 0.6km from Sharlston in Sharlston. Administratively it sits within Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

For serious buyers, WF4 1AD is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00059357 (shared with 14 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 1AD. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

Detached

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

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

WF4 1AD has low crime rates — 31 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Sharlston Community School

Good320 pupils0.7 km
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The Springfield Centre

Requires Improvement70 pupils0.9 km
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Crofton Junior School

Good222 pupils1.3 km
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Crofton Academy

Requires Improvement1027 pupils1.3 km
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Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery

Good120 pupils1.3 km
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Crofton Infant School

Good221 pupils1.4 km
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Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School

Good219 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Sharlston Food Bank @ Sharlston Villa Club and Institute0.3 km
  • Daisy Handmade0.6 km
  • Crofton Local0.9 km
  • Sharlston Local0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Old Sharlston Cricket Club0.2 km
  • Sharlston Villa Club And Institute0.3 km
  • White Horse0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Home Based Break Service0.7 km
  • Blakes Coffee & Co0.6 km
  • Polly's Mixtures0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Becky's Sandwich Hut0.5 km
  • K & K Chinese0.3 km
  • Kismat0.5 km
  • Nilakash0.9 km
  • Sharlston Fisheries0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streethouse1.6 km
  • Normanton3.8 km
  • Featherstone4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Sharlston Memorial0.1 km
  • Sharlston Memorial0.1 km
  • Eastville Road0.3 km
  • Cow Ln Eastville Road0.3 km
  • Sharlston RLFC0.3 km