Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

OAKWOOD GROVE, WF4 5JD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWOOD GROVE, WF4 5JD.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF4 5JD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WF4 5JD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £349k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

WF4 5JD is a sought-after residential area on Oakwood Grove, 0.6km from Horbury 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 5JD offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £349k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 5JD are sourced from Output Area E00059490 (shared with 8 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 5JD. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

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

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 349,995

3 sales · Mean £ 301,998

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

WF4 5JD has low crime rates — 21 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 offences33
Public order7
Other crime5
Other theft5
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Horbury Academy

Good1061 pupils0.4 km
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Horbury Primary Academy

Good463 pupils0.5 km
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Evolve Academy

Inadequate48 pupils1.0 km
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Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School

Outstanding662 pupils1.0 km
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Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School

Good415 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Horbury Working Members Club0.6 km
  • Cricketers Arms0.8 km
  • Boons0.9 km
  • Caldervale Hotel0.9 km
  • Horbury Conservative Club0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Delicious Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • Indian Spice0.9 km
  • Pizza Pranzo0.8 km
  • Spice King0.9 km
  • Horbury Fisheries0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Charlesworth Horbury Ltd1.0 km
  • Muscle World0.8 km
  • The Green Berry / Earnshaws of Horbury0.9 km
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Horbury Post Office0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Retro Roadhouse0.8 km
  • Shan's Restaurant0.9 km
  • Caffe Capri0.8 km
  • Cluntergate Centre0.7 km
  • Hickorys Smokehouse Horbury0.2 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate3.2 km
  • Sandal & Agbrigg3.7 km
  • Wakefield3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Elmwood Grove0.2 km
  • Elmwood Grove0.2 km
  • Wakefield Rd Rochester Drive0.2 km
  • Benton Park0.3 km
  • Benton Park0.3 km