WF4 2BS is a safe, established residential area on Station Road, 0.2km from Ryhill in Havercroft and Ryhill. Administratively it sits within Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 40.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF4 2BS are sourced from Output Area E00059374 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, WF4 2BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, WF4 2BS.
309
41
£ 34,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF4 2BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WF4 2BS is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 40.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF4 2BS. The average age is 41.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 200,833
Terraced
£ 142,000
2 sales · Mean £ 142,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF4 2BS has low crime rates — 31 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.
school Local Schools
Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Patel's Off Licence0.9 km
- Food Bank @ Havercroft & Ryhill Community Centre0.6 km
- Ryhill Village Store0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Mill Lane Cafe0.4 km
- The Gala Bar @ Sports & Youth Centre0.6 km
- Havercroft And Ryhill Community Learning Centre0.6 km
- Ryecroft Community Cafe @ Ryecroft Youth & Community Centre0.6 km
- Warm Space @0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Havercroft & Ryhill Sports & Youth0.6 km
- RLC Ltd0.4 km
- Ryhill Village Social Club0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bramalds0.2 km
- Havercroft Fish Bar0.9 km
- Shaheen's Takeaway0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fitzwilliam3.2 km
- Streethouse6.0 km
- Sandal & Agbrigg6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Lane0.3 km
- Ryhill School0.3 km
- Mill Lane0.3 km
- Ryhill School0.3 km
- Mill Lane Havercroft Green0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WF42BS · Data under Open Government Licence