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About

Horbury is a small town located just southwest of Wakefield city centre, within the Wakefield district of West Yorkshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional terraced houses, semi-detached properties, and newer developments. It has good transport links, including the A642 road and proximity to the M1 motorway, making it convenient for commuters. Horbury also has its own railway station, providing direct services to Leeds, Sheffield, and other nearby towns.

The town features local amenities such as independent shops, cafes, and pubs, centred around the High Street and Queen Street. Horbury has several green spaces, including Horbury Lagoon and Horbury Park, offering recreational areas for residents. The area has a strong sense of community, with events like the Horbury Show, an annual tradition dating back over 150 years. Schools, churches, and sports clubs contribute to the town’s everyday life, making it a practical and well-connected place to live.

Area overview

On average Horbury has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Horbury is £42,500 per year. There are 3 schools in Horbury: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Horbury

WF45BN

Southwell Lane

WF45DG

Hallcroft Close

WF45EQ

Horbury

WF45JW

California Drive

WF45JY

West Avenue

WF45NB

Clubhouses Croft

WF46DN

Tithe Barn Street

WF46DS

Jenkin Road

WF46LG

Northgate

WF46NA

Twitch Hill

WF45AU

Peel Street

WF45DY

Green Lane

WF45DZ

Green Lane

WF45HD

Berry Lane

WF45JD

Oakwood Grove

WF45JE

Oakwood Grove

WF46AG

Grove Road

WF46BS

Gagewell Drive

WF46HN

Manor Road

WF45DL

Northfield Lane

WF45DW

Berry Lane

WF45EE

Horbury

WF45BQ

Addingford Close

WF45DD

Orchard Croft

WF45DF

Elm Grove

WF45EA

Charles Street

WF45JG

Beechwood Grove

WF45QD

Shelley Court

WF45QF

Horbury

WF46BN

Stannard Well Drive

WF46BZ

Hall Cliffe Road

WF45AG

Cluntergate

WF45BD

Rayner Street

WF45FA

Beckett Close

WF45JN

California Drive

WF45LY

Horbury

WF45NE

Quarry Hill

WF46AQ

Grove Road

WF46DR

Co-Operative Street

WF46LH

Horbury

WF45AH

Arden Court

WF45AT

Cross Street

WF45BX

Jacobs Court

WF45RB

Horbury

WF45DR

Daw Lane

WF45DA

Cluntergate

WF45DU

Charles Street

WF46DE

Hall Cliffe Grove

WF46DW

High Street

WF46HH

Manor Road

WF45HP

Lacey Street

WF45AX

Southfield Lane

WF45JJ

Elmwood Grove

WF45LE

Bank Street

WF45LR

New Road

WF46HR

Westfield Road

WF45AD

Horbury

WF45AE

Peel Close

WF45AZ

Southfield Close

WF45ET

Horbury

WF45JR

Parker Road

WF45JU

South Avenue

WF45NG

Quarry Hill

WF46BQ

Gagewell Lane

WF46LL

Westfield Road

WF46NB

New Street

WF45AY

Southfield Fold

WF45BB

Wynthorpe Road

WF45DQ

Cluntergate

WF45DX

Castle Grove

WF45EL

Normanton Street

WF45FB

Beckett Court

WF45FG

Horbury

WF45JP

California Drive

WF45LU

Highfield Road

WF45NA

Clubhouses Croft

WF46HP

Westfield Road

WF46HY

Westfield Terrace

WF46NJ

Hall Cliffe Rise

WF45HQ

Wakefield Road

WF45AF

Cluntergate

WF45DJ

Cluntergate

WF45QY

Addison Court

WF45AS

Southfield Lane

WF45BY

Cluntergate

WF45DT

Daw Lane

WF45EP

Elm Grove

WF45LN

School Lane

WF46NN

Twitch Hill

WF46LW

Fearnside's Close

WF45EX

Castle Grove

WF45HB

Horbury

WF45JA

Northfield Lane

WF45RA

Bennett Avenue

WF46AB

Park Street

WF45EU

Dudfleet Lane

WF45JT

East Avenue

WF45QS

Rochester Court

WF46LS

Horbury

WF45HZ

Northfield Lane