Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BRAND HILL DRIVE, WF4 1PF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAND HILL DRIVE, WF4 1PF.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WF4 1PF — age 40, 86% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF4 1PF is a safe, established residential area on Brand Hill Drive, 0.8km from Spring Hill in Crofton. Administratively it sits within Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

For families considering a move, WF4 1PF represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £258k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 1PF are sourced from Output Area E00059356 (shared with 8 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 1PF. 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

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 257,500

6 sales · Mean £ 252,500

Semi-Detached

£ 177,200

2 sales · Mean £ 177,200

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

WF4 1PF has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Burglary7
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School

Good219 pupils0.2 km
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The Springfield Centre

Requires Improvement70 pupils0.6 km
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Crofton Academy

Requires Improvement1027 pupils0.7 km
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Crofton Junior School

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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Crofton Infant School

Good221 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Crofton Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Cock And Crown0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Betsy's Cake and Coffee0.3 km
  • Sugar and Spice Cafe0.6 km
  • Ali's Lounge0.5 km
  • Blakes Coffee & Co0.9 km
  • Redbeck Cafe And Motel0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Jenny's Plaice0.8 km
  • Nilakash0.6 km
  • Cappio's Pizzeria0.9 km
  • New Panda Garden0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Daisy Handmade0.9 km
  • Oakdale Garage0.5 km
  • Premier Crofton Express0.7 km
  • Redbeck Filling Station0.8 km
  • Crofton Local0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streethouse3.1 km
  • Sandal & Agbrigg3.2 km
  • Wakefield Kirkgate3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Shay Lane Estate0.1 km
  • Shay Lane Estate0.1 km
  • The Avenue Cock La0.1 km
  • Lodge Ln Brand Hill Drive0.2 km
  • Shay Lane School0.3 km