WF4 1BY is a safe, established residential area on Oaklands Avenue, 0.7km from Spring Hill in Crofton. Administratively it sits within Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF4, WF4 1BY offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £308k, down 33.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF4 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00059356 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKLANDS AVENUE, WF4 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLANDS AVENUE, WF4 1BY.
384
40
£ 44,600 /yr
56%
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
WF4 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 33.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF4 1BY. The average age is 39.9. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 192,950
6 sales · Mean £ 207,383
Detached
£ 299,950
18 sales · Mean £ 307,736
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF4 1BY has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
The Springfield Centre
Crofton Academy
Crofton Junior School
Crofton Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Crofton Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Cock And Crown0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Betsy's Cake and Coffee0.2 km
- Sugar and Spice Cafe0.4 km
- Ali's Lounge0.4 km
- Blakes Coffee & Co0.8 km
- Redbeck Cafe And Motel0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Jenny's Plaice0.8 km
- Nilakash0.5 km
- Cappio's Pizzeria0.8 km
- New Panda Garden0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Daisy Handmade0.8 km
- Oakdale Garage0.3 km
- Premier Crofton Express0.7 km
- Redbeck Filling Station0.9 km
- Crofton Local0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streethouse2.9 km
- Sandal & Agbrigg3.3 km
- Wakefield Kirkgate4.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Avenue Cock La0.1 km
- Lodge Ln Brand Hill Drive0.2 km
- Harrison Road Ashdene Approach0.2 km
- Shay Lane Estate0.2 km
- Harrison Rd Shay Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF41BY · Data under Open Government Licence