WF4 1PT is a safe, established residential area on Towers Lane, 0.2km from Windmill Hill in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
For families considering a move, WF4 1PT represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF4 1PT are sourced from Output Area E00059616 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOWERS LANE, WF4 1PT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWERS LANE, WF4 1PT.
161
47
£ 40,500 /yr
51%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF4 1PT spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1PT. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 327,500
10 sales · Mean £ 389,200
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
3 sales · Mean £ 171,666
Terraced
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF4 1PT has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Crofton Junior School
Crofton Infant School
Crofton Academy
The Springfield Centre
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Sharlston Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Sharlston Food Bank @ Sharlston Villa Club and Institute1.0 km
- Crofton Local0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Crofton Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Sharlston Villa Club And Institute1.0 km
- White Horse0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Jenny's Plaice0.9 km
- Cappio's Pizzeria0.8 km
- New Panda Garden0.8 km
- Crofton Fisheries0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Khaans Restaurant0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streethouse2.2 km
- Fitzwilliam3.8 km
- Featherstone4.3 km
Bus Stops
- West Lane0.1 km
- West Lane0.1 km
- Windmill Hill0.2 km
- Towers Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WF41PT · Data under Open Government Licence