Postcode report
WF4 4LG Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About WF4 4LG: area rating, property, schools and local change
WF4 4LG is a postcode in Kirkburton, Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WF4 4LG, then scores the surrounding small area 74/100 - top 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WF4 4LG are safety and local prosperity, while housing 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 WF4 4LG is based on Barnsley 016 Census 2021. It covers 6,084 residents, 171 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 7% 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 7/10.
For property prices near WF4 4LG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WF4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £271k from 76 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WF4 4LG can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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 WF4 4LG by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near WF4 4LG; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about WF4 4LG
Is WF4 4LG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 74/100 (top 10% 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 WF4 4LG?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WF4 4LG?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WF4 4LG?
LocaleIQ matched WF4 4LG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WF4 4LG?
The latest median sold price is £271k based on 76 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WF4 4LG?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.