Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

CALIFORNIA DRIVE, WF4 5JN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALIFORNIA DRIVE, WF4 5JN.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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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.

home £215,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences61
Public order17
Other crime8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Horbury Primary Academy

Good463 pupils0.3 km
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Horbury Academy

Good1061 pupils0.3 km
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Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School

Good415 pupils1.0 km
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Evolve Academy

Inadequate48 pupils1.2 km
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Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School

Outstanding662 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
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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
fastfood

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