Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

ADDINGFORD LANE, WF4 5BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ADDINGFORD LANE, WF4 5BL.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF4 5BL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF4 5BL spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £401k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 16.6% year-on-year.

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

WF4 5BL is a safe, established residential area on Addingford Lane, 0.6km from Addingford in Horbury. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF4, WF4 5BL offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £401k, up 16.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00059468 (shared with 21 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 5BL. The average age is 45.6. 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 Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 401,000

5 sales · Mean £ 434,200

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

WF4 5BL has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences38
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour8
Other crime7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School

Good415 pupils0.2 km
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Horbury Primary Academy

Good463 pupils0.9 km
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Horbury Academy

Good1061 pupils1.0 km
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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

Good128 pupils1.1 km
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Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School

Good194 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Anthony's High Class Quality Butcher0.4 km
  • Green Park Off Licence0.7 km
  • Charlesworth Horbury Ltd0.5 km
  • Muscle World0.6 km
  • The Green Berry / Earnshaws of Horbury0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Forty Two0.4 km
  • Retro Roadhouse0.6 km
  • Shan's Restaurant0.5 km
  • Gatehouse Cafe0.7 km
  • Old Halfway House0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Happy Valley0.4 km
  • New Paradise / Choochoo0.5 km
  • Indian Spice0.6 km
  • Pizza Pranzo0.6 km
  • Spice King0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Cricketers Arms0.6 km
  • Boons0.5 km
  • Fleece Inn0.4 km
  • Horbury Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Kings Arms0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate4.5 km
  • Sandal & Agbrigg5.0 km
  • Wakefield5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Quarry Hill Southfield Lane0.2 km
  • Quarry Hill Southfield Lane0.2 km
  • Highfield Rd High Street0.3 km
  • Highfield Road0.4 km
  • Highfield Road0.4 km