Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF4 2EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF4 2EB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

172

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WF4 2EB's 59% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

WF4 2EB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Wintersett in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 2EB are sourced from Output Area E00059365 (shared with 23 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 2EB. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 370,000

1 sales · Mean £ 370,000

Terraced

£ 565,250

1 sales · Mean £ 565,250

Detached

£ 350,000

2 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

WF4 2EB has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Good242 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Anglers Retreat0.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Woodland Cafe0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fitzwilliam3.2 km
  • Streethouse4.7 km
  • Sandal & Agbrigg5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Wintersett0.2 km
  • Wintersett0.2 km