Postcode WF4 4LN is located in a rural town, within the Wakefield Rural ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Netherton & Middlestown area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Netherton & Middlestown is £49,500 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 4.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Netherton & Middlestown has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,729 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Netherton & Middlestown has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Netherton & Middlestown is £49,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WF4 4LN.
Netherton & Middlestown near WF4 4LN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 235 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Wakefield Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £990,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 80 | £377,498 | £3,191 |
| Flats | 13 | £135,000 | £2,030 |
| Semi-Detached | 103 | £230,000 | £2,867 |
| Terraced | 39 | £190,000 | £2,719 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield Rural
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF4 4LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Netherton Convenience Store | 83 Upper Lane, Wakefield, WF4 4NF | Walking directions to Netherton Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | 107 Netherton Lane, Wakefield, WF4 4HQ | Walking directions to Go Local |
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.
Elected local representatives for WF4 4LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Nicholls
Wakefield Rural - Elected 2 May 2024
Jade Botterill
Ossett and Denby Dale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.