Postcode WF4 6LU 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Horbury is £42,500 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 2.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Carr Lodge Park.
Horbury has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,167 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Horbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Horbury is £42,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 99 ft away from WF4 6LU.
Horbury near WF4 6LU 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Carr Lodge Park | Large | Walking directions to Carr Lodge Park |
| 0.3 mi | Horbury Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Horbury Memorial Park |
Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £203,750 in Horbury and South Ossett area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £890,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 69 | £166,000 |
10 year median price trend in Horbury and South Ossett
In the WF4 6LU postcode area, located within Horbury, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF4 6LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 21-29 High Street, Wakefield, WF4 5AA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Choudry Brothers | 11 Jenkin Road, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 6DU | Walking directions to Choudry Brothers |
| 0.3 mi | Lockwoods | 8 Northfield Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5DW | Walking directions to Lockwoods |
| 0.3 mi | Manor Store Newsagents | 30-32 Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF4 6HT | Walking directions to Manor Store Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | Sheema Food Stores | 109 Manorfield Drive, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 6LA | Walking directions to Sheema Food Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.