WF4 5DL is a safe, established residential area on Northfield Lane, 0.3km from Cluntergate in Horbury. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
For families considering a move, WF4 5DL represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 93.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF4 5DL are sourced from Output Area E00059496 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHFIELD LANE, WF4 5DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHFIELD LANE, WF4 5DL.
272
44
£ 42,500 /yr
54%
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 5DL spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 93.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF4 5DL. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 128,000
5 sales · Mean £ 129,600
Flat
£ 78,500
1 sales · Mean £ 78,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF4 5DL has low crime rates — 42 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
Horbury Primary Academy
Horbury Academy
Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School
Evolve Academy
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Anthony's High Class Quality Butcher0.7 km
- Charlesworth Horbury Ltd0.6 km
- Muscle World0.4 km
- The Green Berry / Earnshaws of Horbury0.6 km
- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Forty Two0.7 km
- Retro Roadhouse0.5 km
- Shan's Restaurant0.5 km
- Ego Restaurant0.5 km
- Aroma Cafe0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Happy Valley0.9 km
- New Paradise / Choochoo1.0 km
- Delicious Sandwich Bar0.1 km
- Indian Spice0.7 km
- Pizza Pranzo0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Horbury Working Members Club0.2 km
- Cricketers Arms0.4 km
- Boons0.6 km
- Caldervale Hotel0.5 km
- Fleece Inn0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate3.7 km
- Sandal & Agbrigg4.1 km
- Wakefield4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Horbury WMC0.1 km
- Horbury WMC0.2 km
- Daw Ln Dudfleet Lane0.2 km
- Daw Ln Dudfleet Lane0.2 km
- Millfield Road Castle View0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF45DL · Data under Open Government Licence