WF4 1EL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Green, 0.1km from Sharlston in Sharlston. Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 99% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF4 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00059615 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE GREEN, WF4 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GREEN, WF4 1EL.
330
48
£ 40,500 /yr
53%
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 1EL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 99% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £297k 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 1EL. The average age is 48.5. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 320,000
3 sales · Mean £ 305,000
Semi-Detached
£ 172,400
1 sales · Mean £ 172,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF4 1EL has low crime rates — 7 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
The Springfield Centre
Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery
Crofton Junior School
Crofton Academy
Crofton Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Sharlston Food Bank @ Sharlston Villa Club and Institute0.4 km
- Sharlston Local0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Old Sharlston Cricket Club0.5 km
- Sharlston Villa Club And Institute0.4 km
- White Horse0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Home Based Break Service0.9 km
- Khaans Restaurant0.7 km
- Polly's Mixtures0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Becky's Sandwich Hut0.5 km
- K & K Chinese0.6 km
- Kismat0.5 km
- Sharlston Fisheries0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streethouse1.5 km
- Featherstone3.7 km
- Fitzwilliam4.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WF41EL · Data under Open Government Licence