Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

NETHERTON LANE, WF4 4HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NETHERTON LANE, WF4 4HH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

287

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF4 4HH spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 238.7% year-on-year.

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

WF4 4HH is a sought-after residential area on Netherton Lane, 0.2km from Netherton in Netherton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Wakefield Rural ward and the Wakefield constituency.

For serious buyers, WF4 4HH is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £216k, up 238.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 4HH are sourced from Output Area E00060191 (shared with 7 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 4HH. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 298,000

1 sales · Mean £ 298,000

Semi-Detached

£ 175,525

2 sales · Mean £ 175,525

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

WF4 4HH has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School

Good194 pupils0.4 km
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Middlestown Primary Academy

Good196 pupils1.3 km
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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

Good128 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Netherton Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • Star Inn0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Real Junk Food Project0.2 km
  • Premier Stores0.5 km
  • Life Style Express0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Engine House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ravensthorpe6.0 km
  • Wakefield Westgate6.3 km
  • Dewsbury6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Netherton Ln Netherton Hall Drive0.1 km
  • Netherton Ln Netherton Hall Drive0.1 km
  • Upper Ln South Lane0.2 km
  • Upper Ln South Lane0.2 km
  • Netherfield Ave Netherfield Crescent0.3 km