WF4 1DA is a safe, established residential area on Weeland Road, 0.5km from Sharlston Common in Sharlston. Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
For families considering a move, WF4 1DA represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% 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. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF4 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00059614 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEELAND ROAD, WF4 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEELAND ROAD, WF4 1DA.
301
42
£ 40,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF4 1DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WF4 1DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 79% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF4 1DA. The average age is 42.2. 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
Terraced
£ 90,000
15 sales · Mean £ 97,363
Semi-Detached
£ 191,250
4 sales · Mean £ 183,500
Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF4 1DA has low crime rates — 46 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
3 nearby- Sharlston Food Bank @ Sharlston Villa Club and Institute0.2 km
- Daisy Handmade0.9 km
- Sharlston Local0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Old Sharlston Cricket Club0.1 km
- Sharlston Villa Club And Institute0.2 km
- White Horse0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Home Based Break Service0.4 km
- Blakes Coffee & Co0.9 km
- Polly's Mixtures0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Becky's Sandwich Hut0.2 km
- K & K Chinese0.0 km
- Kismat0.2 km
- Sharlston Fisheries0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streethouse1.2 km
- Normanton3.7 km
- Featherstone3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sharlston RLFC0.0 km
- Sharlston RLFC0.0 km
- Sharlston Memorial0.3 km
- Sharlston Memorial0.3 km
- Cow Ln Eastville Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF41DA · Data under Open Government Licence