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.
NEW ROAD, WF4 4NR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, WF4 4NR.
312
46
£ 45,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Middlestown Primary Academy
Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- New Albion House Ltd WMC0.3 km
- The Little Bull0.1 km
- Black Swan0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Nascosto0.1 km
- Hidden Cafe Bar Social0.1 km
- The Spiced Mango0.1 km
- Seed Room Cafe0.9 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Cross Road Off-Licence0.2 km
- Overton Stores0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WF44NR · Data under Open Government Licence