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.
THE WILLOWS, WF4 3LN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WILLOWS, WF4 3LN.
472
38
£ 38,900 /yr
57%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy
Crigglestone Nursery School
Hendal Primary School
Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School
Kettlethorpe High School
Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Crigglestone W M C and Institute Ltd0.2 km
- New Inn Public House0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WF43LN · Data under Open Government Licence