Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BROAD ACRES, WF4 3BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROAD ACRES, WF4 3BE.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Burglary4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy

Good316 pupils0.8 km
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Crigglestone Nursery School

Outstanding92 pupils1.0 km
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Hendal Primary School

Good411 pupils1.1 km
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Kettlethorpe High School

Good1659 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn (South Calder Park)0.4 km
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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