WF4 3EG is a sought-after residential area on Hollin Lane, 0.2km from Crigglestone in Crigglestone and Durkar. Administratively it sits within Wakefield Rural ward and the Wakefield constituency.
For serious buyers, WF4 3EG is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k, up 63.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF4 3EG are sourced from Output Area E00060163 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLIN LANE, WF4 3EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLIN LANE, WF4 3EG.
380
44
£ 45,400 /yr
54%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WF4 3EG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 63.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF4 3EG. The average age is 43.5. 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 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
Terraced
£ 125,000
7 sales · Mean £ 123,857
Detached
£ 272,500
12 sales · Mean £ 292,666
Semi-Detached
£ 168,000
18 sales · Mean £ 168,663
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF4 3EG has low crime rates — 21 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.
school Local Schools
Crigglestone Nursery School
Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy
Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School
Hendal Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- One Stop0.9 km
- Singh & Booze0.5 km
- Calder Grove Post Office0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Crigglestone W M C and Institute Ltd0.4 km
- New Inn Public House1.0 km
- Stanley Sports And Social Club0.8 km
- Crigglestone All Blacks Arlfc0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Pit Stop Cafe0.3 km
- Kwai Hong0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Lee Cottage0.2 km
- Kingfisher0.7 km
- Kitchen Kingz0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandal & Agbrigg3.9 km
- Wakefield Westgate4.7 km
- Wakefield4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hollin Lane Howard Crescent0.1 km
- Nelson Grange0.2 km
- Mackie Hill School0.2 km
- Hollin Lane Howard Crescent0.2 km
- Crigglestone High St0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF43EG · Data under Open Government Licence