Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF4 2NB House Prices & Local Information

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

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

456

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF4 2NB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WF4 2NB is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 93% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £1.1M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

WF4 2NB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Applehaigh View in Notton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF4, WF4 2NB offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 2NB are sourced from Output Area E00060242 (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 2NB. The average age is 56.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,115,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,115,000

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

WF4 2NB has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Summerfields Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Notton Village Shop Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darton5.0 km
  • Sandal & Agbrigg5.8 km
  • Fitzwilliam6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Notton Lane Willow Beck0.1 km
  • Notton Lane Willow Beck0.1 km
  • George Lane Applehaugh Ln0.1 km
  • George Lane Applehaugh Ln0.1 km