Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE WILLOWS, WF4 3LN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WILLOWS, WF4 3LN.

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Population

472

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

57%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF4 3LN spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WF4 3LN is a safe, established residential area on The Willows, 0.7km from Crigglestone in Crigglestone and Durkar. Administratively it sits within Wakefield Rural ward and the Wakefield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 3LN are sourced from Output Area E00060159 (shared with 9 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 3LN. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

WF4 3LN has low crime rates — 19 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson8
Other crime5
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy

Good316 pupils0.2 km
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Crigglestone Nursery School

Outstanding92 pupils0.2 km
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Hendal Primary School

Good411 pupils0.9 km
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Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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Kettlethorpe High School

Good1659 pupils1.6 km
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Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School

Outstanding364 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Sandal Rugby Union Fc0.6 km
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Pit Stop Cafe0.4 km
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • Singh & Booze0.9 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • D B Foodstores1.0 km
  • Kettlethorpe Guardians Food Bank0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Crigglestone W M C and Institute Ltd0.2 km
  • New Inn Public House0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Durkar Fisheries0.8 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Lee Cottage0.4 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Massimo0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandal & Agbrigg3.3 km
  • Wakefield Westgate4.3 km
  • Wakefield4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • St James Way0.1 km
  • St James Way0.1 km
  • Crigglestone WMC0.2 km
  • Crigglestone WMC0.2 km
  • Standbridge Lane Standbridge Garth0.2 km