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WF4 3AG

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Detailed insights for WF4 3AG

Overview

Postcode WF4 3AG is located in a major urban area, within the Wakefield Rural ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Durkar & Crigglestone area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Durkar & Crigglestone is £53,816 per year. The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg, about 2.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Durkar & Crigglestone has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,980 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Durkar & Crigglestone has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Durkar & Crigglestone is £53,816 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from WF4 3AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Durkar & Crigglestone near WF4 3AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
1,050.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.84(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
6(-58%)
Public order
2.77(-69%)
Other crime
2.31(-31%)
Vehicle crime
1.85(-67%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
92.46%
Bangladeshi
6
2.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.38%
African
2
0.79%
Irish
2
0.79%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
26.85%
No qualifications
43
19.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
17.13%
Level 3 (A level)
33
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.57%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
46.55%
Owns with a mortgage
39
33.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15.52%
Social rents from council
3
2.59%
Other social rented
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Wakefield Rural

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)221
Typical range (middle 50%)£203K – £326K

Based on 221 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Wakefield Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wakefield Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached72£387,500£306
Semi-Detached100£234,408£267
Terraced40£187,000£261
Flats9£135,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wakefield Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£264,000£154,900£149,950£138,000
2017£280,000£109,995£150,000£130,000
2018£277,498£108,000£164,000£132,250
2019£310,000£114,500£160,000£143,000
2020£297,000£104,000£175,000£153,500
2021£300,000£116,250£180,000£153,000
2022£375,500£122,000£211,000£170,000
2023£320,000£123,000£205,000£186,000
2024£325,000£140,000£215,000£180,000
2025£345,000£134,000£223,000£189,625
2026£390,000£220,000£235,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£190£187£171
2017£210£181£186£162
2018£213£180£192£169
2019£217£160£194£163
2020£233£152£207£183
2021£251£182£223£189
2022£270£183£249£209
2023£260£201£248£203
2024£283£217£240£226
2025£295£192£260£247
2026£318£179£275£262
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wakefield Rural in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF4 3AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF4 3AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Aug 202519, The Close, Wakefield, WF4 3AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£222,500
30 Apr 2025Stoneleigh 443A, Denby Dale Road East, Wakefield, WF4 3ATDetachedFreehold£280,000
22 May 2026444, Denby Dale Road East, Wakefield, WF4 3AETerracedFreehold£160,000
12 May 2025The Pump House, Durkar Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3AFOtherFreehold£60,000
05 Dec 202510, Badger Close, Wakefield, WF4 3QDDetachedFreehold£380,000

Schools

In the WF4 3AG postcode area, located within Durkar & Crigglestone, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF4 3AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCrigglestone St James CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNurseryCrigglestone Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.8 miPrimaryCrigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF4 3AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF4 3AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miOne Stop435 Denby Dale Road East, Wakefield, WF4 3ATWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miSparPeel Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 7BLWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district.

Band A£1,531
Band B£1,786
Band C£2,042
Band D£2,297
Band E£2,807
Band F£3,318
Band G£3,828
Band H£4,594

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF4 3AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Nicholls

Wakefield Rural - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jade Botterill

Ossett and Denby Dale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyOssett and Denby DaleE14001418
WardWakefield RuralE05001461
ParishCrigglestoneE04013423
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Durkar & CrigglestoneE02002473
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 036AE01011929
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF4 3AG

Is WF4 3AG (Durkar & Crigglestone) safe?

The area around WF4 3AG records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WF4 3AG?

The median sale price around WF4 3AG in Durkar & Crigglestone is £250,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 221 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF4 3AG?

There are 4 schools close to WF4 3AG, including Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy (Good), Crigglestone Nursery School (Outstanding) and Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF4 3AG?

WF4 3AG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,980 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF4 3AG (Durkar & Crigglestone) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ossett and Denby Dale covering WF4 3AG is Jade Botterill (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andy Nicholls (Labour Party).