Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

NEW ROAD, WF4 4NR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, WF4 4NR.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
workEmployment
9/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WF4 4NR — age 46, 78% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £120k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WF4 4NR is a safe, established residential area on New Road, 0.2km from Middlestown in Middlestown and Overton. Administratively it sits within Wakefield Rural ward and the Wakefield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 4NR are sourced from Output Area E00060184 (shared with 11 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 4NR. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

WF4 4NR has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Middlestown Primary Academy

Good196 pupils0.2 km
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Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School

Good194 pupils1.5 km
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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

Good128 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • New Albion House Ltd WMC0.3 km
  • The Little Bull0.1 km
  • Black Swan0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Nascosto0.1 km
  • Hidden Cafe Bar Social0.1 km
  • The Spiced Mango0.1 km
  • Seed Room Cafe0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Cross Road Off-Licence0.2 km
  • Overton Stores0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Grumpy Fryer0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ravensthorpe4.6 km
  • Dewsbury5.1 km
  • Batley6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • New Rd Little Bull PH0.0 km
  • New Road Little Bull PH0.0 km
  • New Rd Cross Road0.2 km
  • Cross Road Middlestown School0.3 km
  • Cross Road Middlestown School0.3 km