Postcode report
Is WF3 1GS a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About WF3 1GS: area rating, property, schools and local change
WF3 1GS is a postcode in Ardsley & Robin Hood, Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WF3 1GS, then scores the surrounding small area 37/100 - bottom 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WF3 1GS are jobs and housing, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WF3 1GS is based on Leeds 107 Census 2021. It covers 6,910 residents, 1,149 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 19% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near WF3 1GS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WF3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £265k from 106 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WF3 1GS can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WF3 1GS by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WF3 1GS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WF3 1GS
Is WF3 1GS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 37/100 (bottom 17% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WF3 1GS?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WF3 1GS?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WF3 1GS?
LocaleIQ matched WF3 1GS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WF3 1GS?
The latest median sold price is £265k based on 106 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WF3 1GS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.