WF4 3BE is a sought-after residential area on Broad Acres, 0.3km from Durkar in Crigglestone and Durkar. Administratively it sits within Wakefield Rural ward and the Wakefield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF4, WF4 3BE offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, up 21.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WF4 3BE are sourced from Output Area E00060153 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROAD ACRES, WF4 3BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROAD ACRES, WF4 3BE.
262
52
£ 45,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. WF4 3BE's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £215k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 21.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF4 3BE. The average age is 52.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
13 sales · Mean £ 182,692
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF4 3BE has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy
Crigglestone Nursery School
Hendal Primary School
Kettlethorpe High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- One Stop0.6 km
- Spar0.5 km
- D B Foodstores0.9 km
- Grange Service Station0.5 km
- Kettlethorpe Guardians Food Bank0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn (South Calder Park)0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Crigglestone W M C and Institute Ltd1.0 km
- New Inn Public House0.5 km
- Swan & Cygnet0.7 km
- Red Kite0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Burger King0.5 km
- KFC0.5 km
- Starbucks0.5 km
- Sandal Rugby Union Fc0.9 km
- Hampsons Deli/Cafe/Bakery0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Durkar Fisheries0.5 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandal & Agbrigg2.6 km
- Wakefield Westgate3.5 km
- Wakefield3.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Crimbles0.1 km
- Green Acres0.1 km
- The Crimbles0.1 km
- Green Acres0.1 km
- Ledgard Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF43BE · Data under Open Government Licence