Northfield Lane is in Horbury, Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF4 5DL is located in the Horbury and South Ossett electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wakefield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northfield Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF4 5JU, WF4 5QF, WF4 5DW, WF4 5DH, WF4 5DJ, WF4 5QG, WF4 5DN, WF4 5JY, WF4 5DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF4 5DL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 50.8% | 52.9% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 47.1% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 29.1% | 33.9% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 49.8% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 12% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 56.1% | 42.6% | -13.5% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 38.9% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 11.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 13.5% | 10.7% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 9.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 14.5% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.7% | 8.1% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 20.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 34.2% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 96.7% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 97.3% | 97.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 97.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 76.7% | 16.4% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northfield Lane was 239.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 209.6% higher than the Horbury and South Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northfield Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Horbury and South Ossett and the 135th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 201.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Northfield Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2024-10-04 | £157,846 |
| 3 Sefton Court 12A Northfield Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2023-06-02 | £81,504 |
| 26 Northfield Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-11-19 | £168,899 |
| 20 Northfield Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2020-11-20 | £171,046 |
| 20 Northfield Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2018-11-26 | £154,307 |
WF4 5DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 4,643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horbury Primary Academy Northfield Lane , Horbury WF4 5DW | 3out of 4 | 76 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 | 692 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School St George's Road , Lupset WF2 8AA | 4out of 4 | 1,666 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 | 2,053 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Storrs Hill Road , Ossett WF5 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,261 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 | 301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 2,663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlethorpe High School Kettlethorpe Hall Drive , Standbridge Lane WF2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 3,883 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 4,694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 4,306 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 4,529 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 868 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School 2 Milner Way , Ossett WF5 9JE | - not rated | 3,546 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine Camphill Community Wood Lane , Chapelthorpe WF4 3JL | - not rated | 4,010 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Grange School Off Stocksmoor Rd , Midgley WF4 4JG | - not rated | 4,439 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Of England St Mary's Parish | St Marys Parish Centre, Millfield Road | 273 yd | |
| Cluntergate Centre | Cluntergate, Horbury | 291 yd | |
| Caffe Capri | 8 Cluntergate, Horbury | 442 yd | |
| Retro Roadhouse | Trans Penine Garage, 15 Twitch Hill | 516 yd | |
| Hickorys Smokehouse Horbury | Wakefield Road, Horbury | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horbury Working Members Club | Hallcroft House, Cluntergate | 183 yd | |
| Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens | Cluntergate, Horbury | 291 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | 22 Cluntergate, Horbury | 442 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 37 New Street, Horbury | 514 yd | |
| Horbury Conservative Club | 4 Twitch Hill, Horbury | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious Sandwich Bar | Northfield Lane, Horbury | 85 yd | |
| Pizza Pranzo | 6 Cluntergate, Horbury | 442 yd | |
| Pizza Italia | 19A High Street, Horbury | 579 yd | |
| Westways Sandwich Shop | 58 Millfield Road, Horbury | 596 yd | |
| Horbury Fisheries | 20 Queen Street, Horbury | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Co-Op Store, 21-29 High Street | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horbury School Specialist Language College (Closed) Wakefield Road | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Horbury Academy WAKEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Horbury Lagoon (Closed) California Drive | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Carr Lodge Park WAKEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 470 yd |
| Horbury Academy (Parker Road Playing Field) CALIFORNIA DRIVE | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Fitness Muscleworld Health Club 2A 2A CLUNTERGATE | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Slazenger Sports Club ADDINGFORD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 882 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.