Strands Court is in Netherton, Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF4 4JB is located in the Wakefield Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wakefield. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Strands Court, Netherton, Wakefield, WF4 4JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF4 4SS, WF4 4HB, WF4 4EZ, WF4 4HF, WF4 4HE, WF4 4EY, WF4 4HA, WF4 4HD, WF4 4HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF4 4JB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 53.9% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 48.5% | 46.1% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.8% | 29.9% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 48.8% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 49% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 33% | 36.7% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 12.4% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 12.4% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 14.4% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 36.4% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 94.1% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97% | 93.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 93.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Strands Court was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% higher than the Wakefield Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Strands Court has the 25th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Wakefield Rural and the 547th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Strands Court, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2025-05-12 | £497,122 |
| 5 Strands Court, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2024-03-20 | £753,509 |
| 2 Strands Court, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2014-07-04 | £610,750 |
| 3 Strands Court, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £366,500 | 2006-02-16 | £602,395 |
| 2 Strands Court, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2004-12-15 | £657,663 |
WF4 4JB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WF4 4JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in WF4 4JB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 3,714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School Netherton Lane , Netherton WF4 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 68 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy Bridge Road , Horbury Bridge WF4 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlestown Primary Academy Cross Road , Middlestown WF4 4QE | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School Shepstye Road , Horbury WF4 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Primary Academy Northfield Lane , Horbury WF4 5DW | 3out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 4,944 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Cliffe School Dovecote Lane , WF4 6BB | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Grange School Off Stocksmoor Rd , Midgley WF4 4JG | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 3,680 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School 2 Milner Way , Ossett WF5 9JE | - not rated | 4,331 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine Camphill Community Wood Lane , Chapelthorpe WF4 3JL | - not rated | 4,850 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Engine House | Coxley Mill, Coxley Lane | 708 yd | |
| Capri | 223 Bridge Road, Horbury | 1,087 yd | |
| BaoBros23 @ The Bingley | 221 Bridge Road, Horbury | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Working Mens Club | Netherton Lane, Netherton | 223 yd | |
| Star Inn | 211 Netherton Lane, Netherton | 627 yd | |
| The Bingley | 221 Bridge Road, Horbury | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fuel Hub | 225 Bridge Road, Horbury | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Netherton Working Mens Club NETHERTON LANE | grass pitches | 172 yd |
| Netherton Cricket Club Balk Lane | grass pitches | 213 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.