Slack Lane - WF4 1HJ
Key Postcode Insights
WF4 1HJ is a residential postcode situated on Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 with 38 addresses.
It ranks as the 1116th largest and 144th most expensive of the 1,226 postcodes in the WF4 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 38 properties: 25 houses and 13 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £160,229
- 10 Year change
- up 49.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £912pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 63.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £166/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF4 1HJ is a residential postcode situated on Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 with 38 addresses.
It ranks as the 1116th largest and 144th most expensive of the 1,226 postcodes in the WF4 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 38 properties: 25 houses and 13 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £160,229
- 10 Year change
- up 49.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £912pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 63.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £166/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.8%/year/yr
Explore Properties in WF4 1HJ
- 1 Slack Lane
4 Bed Period House
- 2 Slack Lane
House
- 3 Slack Lane
House
- 4 Slack Lane
House
- 5 Slack Lane
3 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WF4 1HJ sold for £149,500 on 19th November 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 2.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £160,229.
The WF4 1HJ Sales Market has increased by 49.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.5% | £160,229 |
| June 2025 | 3.2% | £156,387 |
| June 2024 | 3% | £151,591 |
| June 2023 | 1.8% | £147,192 |
| June 2022 | 10.4% | £144,644 |
| June 2021 | 7.1% | £131,001 |
| June 2020 | 4.4% | £122,268 |
| June 2019 | 3% | £117,085 |
| June 2018 | 4.7% | £113,690 |
| June 2017 | 1.3% | £108,536 |
| June 2016 | 4.2% | £107,132 |
| June 2015 | 2.4% | £102,849 |
| June 2014 | 4% | £100,392 |
| June 2013 | -1.1% | £96,496 |
| June 2012 | -1.1% | £97,588 |
| June 2011 | -2.4% | £98,649 |
| June 2010 | 2.6% | £101,093 |
| June 2009 | -10% | £98,489 |
| June 2008 | -0.5% | £109,420 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £109,949 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £912.
The WF4 1HJ Rental Market has increased by 63.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.1% | £912pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.1% | £876pcm |
| June 2024 | 7% | £833pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.5% | £779pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.6% | £718pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.8% | £655pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.2% | £602pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.1% | £589pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.6% | £577pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.6% | £574pcm |
| June 2016 | 3% | £559pcm |
| June 2015 | 1.9% | £543pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.9% | £533pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.1% | £523pcm |
| June 2012 | -1% | £522pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.9% | £528pcm |
| June 2010 | 2.4% | £518pcm |
| June 2009 | -4% | £505pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.6% | £526pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £513pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 19th November 2025 for £149,500 and since then the market in the area has increased by 2.2%.
WF4 1HJ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 2 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Nov 2025£149,500 | 3 Bed House34, Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HJ34, Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HJ
- Sold Oct 2025£135,000 | 3 Bed House38, Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HJ38, Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HJ
- Sold Aug 2025£122,500 | 3 Bed House30, Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HJ30, Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HJ
Nearby Postcodes
WF4 1HJ is the 1116th largest and the 144th most expensive postcode out of the 1,226 postcodes in the WF4 area.
- WF4 1HN, Hope Terrace, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4WF4 1HN9 Addresses|49 m away
- WF4 1HL, Garden Row, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4WF4 1HL9 Addresses|63 m away
- WF4 1NQ, Smithy Close, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4WF4 1NQ21 Addresses|67 m away
- WF4 1NF, High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4WF4 1NF18 Addresses|92 m away
- WF4 1SQ, Crayford Drive, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4WF4 1SQ18 Addresses|114 m away
Property Types
- 25 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 13 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (25)
- Unknown (13)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 25 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (6)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (6)
- G (0)
- D (12)
- No EPC (13)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jun 2025£435,000 | 5 Bed House33B, Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HX33B, Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HX
- Sold May 2021£355,000 | 4 Bed House33, Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HJ33, Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HJ
- Sold May 2004£315,000 | 4 Bed House33A, Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HX33A, Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HX
Schools Nearby
- Crofton Junior School100 m away
- Crofton Infant School100 m away
- Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School600 m away
- Crofton Academy200 m away
- St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy3.7 km away
- Outwood Academy Freeston4.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF4 1HJ is Streethouse station, which is 2.8 kilometres away.
- Streethouse|2.8 km away
- Sandal & Agbrigg|3.7 km away
- Fitzwilliam|4.4 km away
- Wakefield Kirkgate|4.7 km away
