WF4 5LR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on New Road, 0.1km from Cluntergate in Horbury. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
For families considering a move, WF4 5LR represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £211k, down 79.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF4 5LR are sourced from Output Area E00059483 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW ROAD, WF4 5LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, WF4 5LR.
364
54
£ 42,500 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF4 5LR 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 5LR — age 54, 73% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 79.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF4 5LR. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 60,000
1 sales · Mean £ 60,000
Detached
£ 287,500
2 sales · Mean £ 287,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF4 5LR has low crime rates — 45 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Anthony's High Class Quality Butcher0.2 km
- Green Park Off Licence0.9 km
- Charlesworth Horbury Ltd0.2 km
- Muscle World0.1 km
- The Green Berry / Earnshaws of Horbury0.2 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Forty Two0.2 km
- Retro Roadhouse0.1 km
- Shan's Restaurant0.2 km
- Ego Restaurant0.4 km
- Aroma Cafe0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Happy Valley0.5 km
- New Paradise / Choochoo0.6 km
- Delicious Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- Indian Spice0.3 km
- Pizza Pranzo0.1 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Horbury Working Members Club0.3 km
- Cricketers Arms0.1 km
- Boons0.2 km
- Caldervale Hotel0.9 km
- Fleece Inn0.3 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate3.9 km
- Sandal & Agbrigg4.5 km
- Wakefield4.6 km
Bus Stops
- New Road Twitch Hill0.0 km
- New Road Twitch Hill0.1 km
- Twitch Hill High Street0.1 km
- Cluntergate0.1 km
- Horbury High Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WF45LR · Data under Open Government Licence