Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WOODSIDE AVENUE, WF4 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODSIDE AVENUE, WF4 1DG.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF4 1DG 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.

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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WF4 1DG has a significant social housing presence — 62% 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 1DG is a safe, established residential area on Woodside Avenue, 0.3km from Sharlston Common in Sharlston. Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF4 1DG 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 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00059609 (shared with 6 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 1DG. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime around WF4 1DG is moderate at 52 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 offences65
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson10
Other crime7
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Sharlston Community School

Good320 pupils0.1 km
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Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery

Good120 pupils0.8 km
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The Springfield Centre

Requires Improvement70 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Sharlston Food Bank @ Sharlston Villa Club and Institute0.4 km
  • Streethouse Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Patel Off Licence0.9 km
  • Sharlston Local0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Old Sharlston Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Sharlston Villa Club And Institute0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Home Based Break Service0.2 km
  • Polly's Mixtures0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Becky's Sandwich Hut0.2 km
  • K & K Chinese0.2 km
  • Kismat0.2 km
  • Sharlston Fisheries0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streethouse1.0 km
  • Normanton3.5 km
  • Featherstone3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Weeland Crescent0.2 km
  • Sharlston RLFC0.2 km
  • Weeland Crescent0.2 km
  • Sharlston RLFC0.3 km
  • Cow Ln Eastville Road0.5 km