Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

COW LANE, WF4 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COW LANE, WF4 1AZ.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF4 1AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WF4 1AZ has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WF4 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cow Lane, 0.5km from Sharlston Common in Sharlston. Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF4 1AZ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00059611 (shared with 7 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 1AZ. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 95,500

4 sales · Mean £ 99,000

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

WF4 1AZ has low crime rates — 36 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour11
Other crime6
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Sharlston Community School

Good320 pupils0.5 km
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The Springfield Centre

Requires Improvement70 pupils1.0 km
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Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery

Good120 pupils1.2 km
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Crofton Junior School

Good222 pupils1.5 km
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Crofton Academy

Requires Improvement1027 pupils1.5 km
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Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School

Good219 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Sharlston Food Bank @ Sharlston Villa Club and Institute0.3 km
  • Daisy Handmade0.7 km
  • Sharlston Local0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Old Sharlston Cricket Club0.2 km
  • Sharlston Villa Club And Institute0.3 km
  • White Horse0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Home Based Break Service0.5 km
  • Blakes Coffee & Co0.7 km
  • Polly's Mixtures0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Becky's Sandwich Hut0.4 km
  • K & K Chinese0.3 km
  • Kismat0.4 km
  • Sharlston Fisheries0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streethouse1.4 km
  • Normanton3.6 km
  • Featherstone3.9 km

Bus Stops

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