Postcode WF4 4LW 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 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Netherton & Middlestown is £45,200 per year. The nearest station is Ravensthorpe located about 3.9 miles away. There are 2 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 45.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Netherton & Middlestown is £45,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF4 4LW.
Netherton & Middlestown near WF4 4LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ravensthorpe located about 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 225 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 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 | 74 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 90 | £222,500 |
| Terraced | 48 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield Rural
In the WF4 4LW postcode area, located within Netherton & Middlestown, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF4 4LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Netherton Convenience Store | 83 Upper Lane, Wakefield, WF4 4NF | Walking directions to Netherton Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Go Local | 107 Netherton Lane, Wakefield, WF4 4HQ | Walking directions to Go Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.