Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

STONEY BANK, WF4 6AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONEY BANK, WF4 6AH.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF4 6AH 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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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WF4 6AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WF4 6AH is a safe, established residential area on Stoney Bank, 0.5km from Horbury Bridge in Horbury. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.

For families considering a move, WF4 6AH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WF4 6AH are sourced from Output Area E00059493 (shared with 17 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 6AH. The average age is 44.5. 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 Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

WF4 6AH has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order7
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

Good128 pupils0.6 km
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Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School

Good415 pupils0.7 km
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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Good151 pupils1.2 km
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Good1739 pupils1.3 km
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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils1.3 km
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Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School

Good194 pupils1.3 km
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Horbury Primary Academy

Good463 pupils1.3 km
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Horbury Academy

Good1061 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Gatehouse Cafe0.3 km
  • Old Halfway House0.5 km
  • Forty Two0.7 km
  • Ego Restaurant1.0 km
  • Aroma Cafe0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Anthony's High Class Quality Butcher0.7 km
  • Green Park Off Licence0.4 km
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Boulbys0.7 km
  • Choudry Brothers0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Happy Valley0.5 km
  • New Paradise / Choochoo0.5 km
  • Dragon C0.4 km
  • Horbury Fisheries0.8 km
  • Lucky Flower0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Boons0.8 km
  • Di Bosco Coffee and Champagne Bar0.6 km
  • Fleece Inn0.7 km
  • Horbury Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Horse & Jockey0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate4.7 km
  • Sandal & Agbrigg5.5 km
  • Wakefield5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Quarry Hill Hawkingcroft0.0 km
  • Quarry Hill Hawkingcroft0.1 km
  • Bridge Road Parklands Dr0.3 km
  • Bridge Road Parklands Dr0.3 km
  • Quarry Hill Southfield Lane0.3 km