WF4 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Francis Road, 0.3km from Sharlston Common in Sharlston. Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF4 1AU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF4 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00059612 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRANCIS ROAD, WF4 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRANCIS ROAD, WF4 1AU.
289
40
£ 40,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF4 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 56% social renting, WF4 1AU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF4 1AU. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF4 1AU has low crime rates — 48 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
Sharlston Community School
Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery
The Springfield Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Sharlston Food Bank @ Sharlston Villa Club and Institute0.4 km
- Streethouse Convenience Store1.0 km
- Daisy Handmade0.9 km
- Sharlston Local0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Old Sharlston Cricket Club0.2 km
- Sharlston Villa Club And Institute0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Home Based Break Service0.2 km
- Blakes Coffee & Co0.9 km
- Polly's Mixtures0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Becky's Sandwich Hut0.3 km
- K & K Chinese0.2 km
- Kismat0.3 km
- Sharlston Fisheries0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streethouse1.2 km
- Normanton3.5 km
- Featherstone3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sharlston RLFC0.2 km
- Sharlston RLFC0.2 km
- Cow Ln Eastville Road0.3 km
- Eastville Road0.3 km
- Sharlston Memorial0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF41AU · Data under Open Government Licence