Netherfield Avenue is in Netherton, Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF4 4LP is located in the Wakefield Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wakefield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Netherfield Avenue, Netherton, Wakefield, WF4 4LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF4 4NQ, WF4 4LR, WF4 4SN, WF4 4LX, WF4 4LS, WF4 4NG, WF4 4SW, WF4 4NA, WF4 4HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF4 4LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 54.5% | 56% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 45.5% | 44% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 | 23.9% | 30.4% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 44.6% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 10.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 42.3% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 31% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 21% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 26.7% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 10.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 19.6% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 18.3% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.5% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 95.8% | 95.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 96.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Netherfield Avenue was 92.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% higher than the Wakefield Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Netherfield Avenue has the 23rd highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Wakefield Rural and the 503rd highest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Netherfield Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,777 | 2025-10-06 | £258,662 |
| 18 Netherfield Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2022-12-21 | £148,786 |
| 6 Netherfield Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2021-12-17 | £202,801 |
| 1 Netherfield Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-09-01 | £198,591 |
| 4 Netherfield Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2021-04-30 | £185,866 |
WF4 4LP 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 4LP 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%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 4,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 4,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 728 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlestown Primary Academy Cross Road , Middlestown WF4 4QE | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitlington Middlestown Junior and Infant School Cross Road , Middlestown WF4 4QE | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Bridge Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Bridge Road , Horbury Bridge WF4 5PS | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy Bridge Road , Horbury Bridge WF4 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett School Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 3out of 4 | 3,263 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy Valley Drive , Thornhill WF12 0HE | - not rated | 3,265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Community Science College at Thornhill Valley Drive , Thornhill WF12 0HE | - not rated | 3,265 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone Middle School Hall Green , WF4 3LB | - not rated | 4,589 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denby Grange School Off Stocksmoor Rd , Midgley WF4 4JG | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe School Dovecote Lane , WF4 6BB | - not rated | 2,920 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's School Dovecote Lane , Horbury WF4 6BB | - not rated | 2,957 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | 3out of 4 | 4,453 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Centre St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 4,542 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Inn | 211 Netherton Lane, Netherton | 208 yd | |
| Netherton Working Mens Club | Netherton Lane, Netherton | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Netherton Working Mens Club NETHERTON LANE | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Netherton Cricket Club Balk Lane | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 97.1% |
| 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 | 2.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 2.9% |
| Median download speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.34 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.