Postcode WF4 6LP is located in a major urban area, within the Horbury and South Ossett ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Horbury area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Horbury is £51,388 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate, about 2.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Carr Lodge Park.
Horbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,889 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Horbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Horbury is £51,388 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 250 ft away from WF4 6LP.
Horbury near WF4 6LP 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Carr Lodge Park | Large | Walking directions to Carr Lodge Park |
| 0.2 mi | Horbury Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Horbury Memorial Park |
| 0 mi | Stanley Barstow Garden | Small | Walking directions to Stanley Barstow Garden |
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £221,500 (about £263 per square foot) in Horbury and South Ossett area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £396,500 | £310 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £240,000 | £284 |
| Terraced | 60 | £170,500 | £217 |
| Flats | 5 | £125,000 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,000 | £147,500 | £160,000 | £122,500 |
| 2017 | £279,475 | £137,250 | £167,500 | £115,500 |
| 2018 | £275,000 | £115,000 | £172,500 | £124,998 |
| 2019 | £270,000 | £115,000 | £174,975 | £137,500 |
| 2020 | £263,000 | £124,000 | £170,000 | £135,000 |
| 2021 | £292,500 | £107,000 | £190,000 | £143,250 |
| 2022 | £346,250 | £110,975 | £220,000 | £156,000 |
| 2023 | £361,250 | £112,000 | £225,000 | £148,250 |
| 2024 | £371,750 | £125,000 | £229,500 | £170,000 |
| 2025 | £355,000 | £126,500 | £226,500 | £172,500 |
| 2026 | £420,000 | £125,000 | £245,000 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232 | £180 | £199 | £157 |
| 2017 | £220 | £168 | £189 | £149 |
| 2018 | £230 | £158 | £189 | £155 |
| 2019 | £234 | £183 | £205 | £168 |
| 2020 | £252 | £201 | £202 | £174 |
| 2021 | £267 | £146 | £230 | £179 |
| 2022 | £290 | £182 | £251 | £200 |
| 2023 | £293 | £189 | £252 | £195 |
| 2024 | £290 | £196 | £260 | £206 |
| 2025 | £311 | £188 | £264 | £215 |
| 2026 | £297 | £187 | £316 | £223 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF4 6LP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar 2026 | 19, Church Street, Wakefield, WF4 6LT | Other | Freehold | £695,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 11, Church Street, Wakefield, WF4 6LT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £228,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | 7, Church Street, Wakefield, WF4 6LT | Terraced | Freehold | £725,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 48, High Street, Wakefield, WF4 5LE | Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 1, School Yard, Wakefield, WF4 6LU | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 |
In the WF4 6LP postcode area, located within Horbury, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF4 6LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 21-29 High Street, Wakefield, WF4 5AA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Horbury Local | Cluntergate, Wakefield, WF4 5AA | Walking directions to Horbury Local |
| 0.2 mi | Choudry Brothers | 11 Jenkin Road, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 6DU | Walking directions to Choudry Brothers |
| 0.3 mi | Manor Store Newsagents | 30-32 Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF4 6HT | Walking directions to Manor Store Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | Lockwoods | 8 Northfield Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5DW | Walking directions to Lockwoods |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF4 6LP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Darren Byford
Horbury and South Ossett - Elected 2 May 2024
Jade Botterill
Ossett and Denby Dale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF4 6LP records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WF4 6LP in Horbury and South Ossett is £221,500 (about £263 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to WF4 6LP, including Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School (Good), Hall Cliffe School (Good) and Horbury Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WF4 6LP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,889 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ossett and Denby Dale covering WF4 6LP is Jade Botterill (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Darren Byford (Labour Party).