WF4 1DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hammer Lane, 0.3km from Sharlston Common in Sharlston. Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 97% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WF4 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00059618 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAMMER LANE, WF4 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMMER LANE, WF4 1DN.
158
41
£ 40,500 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF4 1DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
No single demographic signal dominates WF4 1DN — age 41, 97% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF4 1DN. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF4 1DN has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sharlston Community School
Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Sharlston Food Bank @ Sharlston Villa Club and Institute1.0 km
- Streethouse Convenience Store0.7 km
- Patel Off Licence0.8 km
- Sharlston Local0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Old Sharlston Cricket Club0.8 km
- Sharlston Villa Club And Institute1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Home Based Break Service0.5 km
- Polly's Mixtures0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Becky's Sandwich Hut0.8 km
- K & K Chinese0.8 km
- Kismat0.8 km
- Sharlston Fisheries0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streethouse1.0 km
- Normanton2.9 km
- Featherstone3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hammer Lane0.0 km
- Hammer Lane0.0 km
- Gin Lane0.4 km
- Gin Lane0.4 km
- Colliery Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF41DN · Data under Open Government Licence