WF4 5JN is a safe, established residential area on California Drive, 0.6km from Cluntergate in Horbury. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett 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 — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, down 1.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF4 5JN are sourced from Output Area E00059492 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CALIFORNIA DRIVE, WF4 5JN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALIFORNIA DRIVE, WF4 5JN.
285
41
£ 42,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF4 5JN 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WF4 5JN — age 41, 86% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF4 5JN. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
4 sales · Mean £ 185,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF4 5JN has low crime rates — 33 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
9 nearby- Anthony's High Class Quality Butcher0.9 km
- Charlesworth Horbury Ltd0.8 km
- Muscle World0.7 km
- The Green Berry / Earnshaws of Horbury0.8 km
- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Forty Two0.9 km
- Retro Roadhouse0.7 km
- Shan's Restaurant0.8 km
- Ego Restaurant0.9 km
- Aroma Cafe0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Horbury Working Members Club0.4 km
- Cricketers Arms0.7 km
- Boons0.8 km
- Caldervale Hotel0.7 km
- Fleece Inn0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Delicious Sandwich Bar0.3 km
- Indian Spice0.9 km
- Pizza Pranzo0.7 km
- Spice King0.8 km
- Horbury Fisheries0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate3.4 km
- Sandal & Agbrigg3.8 km
- Wakefield4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Elmwood Grove0.2 km
- Elmwood Grove0.2 km
- Primary School0.4 km
- Wakefield Rd Stannard Well Lane0.4 km
- Wakefield Rd Stannard Well Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF45JN · Data under Open Government Licence