Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

LAUREL COURT, WF4 2QT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUREL COURT, WF4 2QT.

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Population

448

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF4 2QT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
workEmployment
7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WF4 2QT — age 41, 82% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.

home £187,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF4 2QT is a safe, established residential area on Laurel Court, 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 stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, down 7.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 2QT are sourced from Output Area E00059373 (shared with 15 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 2QT. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 158,750

10 sales · Mean £ 160,150

Terraced

£ 129,000

2 sales · Mean £ 129,000

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

WF4 2QT has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences80
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order14
Burglary13
Anti-social behaviour12

school Local Schools

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Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green

Good220 pupils0.2 km
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Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Good242 pupils0.3 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 Licence0.5 km
  • Food Bank @ Havercroft & Ryhill Community Centre0.2 km
  • P&M Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Ryhill Village Store0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Havercroft Sports & Social Club0.7 km
  • Havercroft & Ryhill Sports & Youth0.1 km
  • RLC Ltd0.2 km
  • Ryhill Village Social Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Mill Lane Cafe0.2 km
  • The Gala Bar @ Sports & Youth Centre0.1 km
  • Havercroft And Ryhill Community Learning Centre0.2 km
  • Ryecroft Community Cafe @ Ryecroft Youth & Community Centre0.1 km
  • Warm Space @0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Mr K's Takeaway0.6 km
  • Bramalds0.2 km
  • Havercroft Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Lucky Way0.7 km
  • Shaheen's Takeaway0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fitzwilliam2.8 km
  • Streethouse6.0 km
  • Sandal & Agbrigg6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Lane0.2 km
  • Mill Lane0.2 km
  • Havercroft Academy0.2 km
  • Havercroft Green0.2 km
  • Mill Lane Havercroft Green0.2 km