Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

INGS CLOSE, WF4 2HX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INGS CLOSE, WF4 2HX.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF4 2HX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 62% social renting, WF4 2HX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WF4 2HX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ings Close, 0.3km from Havercroft in Havercroft and Ryhill. Administratively it sits within Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF4 2HX is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £99k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 2HX are sourced from Output Area E00059372 (shared with 18 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 2HX. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 99,000

1 sales · Mean £ 99,000

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

Crime around WF4 2HX is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences84
Public order17
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green

Good220 pupils0.6 km
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Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Good242 pupils1.0 km
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South Hiendley Primary School

Good204 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Patel's Off Licence0.3 km
  • Food Bank @ Havercroft & Ryhill Community Centre0.5 km
  • P&M Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Ryhill Village Store0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Havercroft Sports & Social Club0.1 km
  • Havercroft & Ryhill Sports & Youth0.7 km
  • RLC Ltd0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Mill Lane Cafe0.9 km
  • The Gala Bar @ Sports & Youth Centre0.7 km
  • Havercroft And Ryhill Community Learning Centre0.5 km
  • Ryecroft Community Cafe @ Ryecroft Youth & Community Centre0.7 km
  • Warm Space @0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Mr K's Takeaway0.2 km
  • Bramalds0.9 km
  • Havercroft Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Lucky Way0.1 km
  • Shaheen's Takeaway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fitzwilliam2.1 km
  • Streethouse5.7 km
  • Featherstone6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Havercroft Club0.2 km
  • East Street0.2 km
  • East Street0.2 km
  • Havercroft Club0.2 km
  • Brooklands Crescent0.3 km