Postcode WF4 3LS 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 Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe is £47,083 per year. The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg located about 2.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,843 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe is £47,083 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF4 3LS.
Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe near WF4 3LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 219 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Wakefield Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,750 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 78 | £327,500 |
| Flats | 13 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 88 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £203,725 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield Rural
In the WF4 3LS postcode area, located within Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF4 3LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 59-59a Stoney Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3JR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Hall Green Minimart | 1 Painthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3JU | Walking directions to Hall Green Minimart |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.