Postcode WF4 5LF 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 Netherton & Middlestown area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Netherton & Middlestown is £49,500 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 3.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Reid Park.
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 37.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF4 5LF.
Netherton & Middlestown near WF4 5LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Reid Park | Small | Walking directions to Reid Park |
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 5LF postcode area, located within Netherton & Middlestown, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF4 5LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Bridge Road, Wakefield, WF4 5PT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Ali's Convenience Store | 206a Bridge Road, Wakefield, WF4 5PS | Walking directions to Ali's 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.