Slack Lane - WF4 1HX
Key Postcode Insights
WF4 1HX is a residential postcode situated on Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 with 10 addresses.
It ranks as the 471st largest and 486th most expensive of the 1,226 postcodes in the WF4 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 10 properties: 6 houses and 4 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £249,811
- 10 Year change
- up 48.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,278pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 61.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £261/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF4 1HX is a residential postcode situated on Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 with 10 addresses.
It ranks as the 471st largest and 486th most expensive of the 1,226 postcodes in the WF4 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 10 properties: 6 houses and 4 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £249,811
- 10 Year change
- up 48.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,278pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 61.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £261/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.1%/year/yr
Explore Properties in WF4 1HX
- 33A Slack Lane
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 33B Slack Lane
5 Bed Modern House
- 48 Slack Lane
2 Bed Mid-century House
- 50 Slack Lane
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 52 Slack Lane
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WF4 1HX sold for £435,000 on 20th June 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 2.4%.
The current average value in the postcode is £249,811.
The WF4 1HX Sales Market has increased by 48.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.3% | £249,811 |
| June 2025 | 3.2% | £244,235 |
| June 2024 | 2.7% | £236,732 |
| June 2023 | 1.7% | £230,501 |
| June 2022 | 10.3% | £226,676 |
| June 2021 | 7.3% | £205,461 |
| June 2020 | 4.5% | £191,511 |
| June 2019 | 3% | £183,308 |
| June 2018 | 4.7% | £178,050 |
| June 2017 | 1.1% | £170,067 |
| June 2016 | 4.3% | £168,140 |
| June 2015 | 2.5% | £161,256 |
| June 2014 | 4.2% | £157,341 |
| June 2013 | -1.3% | £150,937 |
| June 2012 | -1% | £153,002 |
| June 2011 | -2.3% | £154,477 |
| June 2010 | 3% | £158,067 |
| June 2009 | -10.4% | £153,515 |
| June 2008 | -0.3% | £171,262 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £171,852 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,278.
The WF4 1HX Rental Market has increased by 61.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4% | £1,278pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.9% | £1,228pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.8% | £1,171pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.5% | £1,097pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.6% | £1,011pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.4% | £922pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.1% | £851pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.1% | £833pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.6% | £816pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.6% | £810pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.1% | £790pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.1% | £766pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.9% | £750pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.1% | £736pcm |
| June 2012 | -1% | £735pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.9% | £742pcm |
| June 2010 | 2.5% | £728pcm |
| June 2009 | -4% | £710pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.8% | £740pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £720pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 20th June 2025 for £435,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 2.4%.
WF4 1HX has had 3 sales since 1995, with 2 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jun 2025£435,000 | 5 Bed House33B, Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HX33B, Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HX
- Sold Oct 2023£190,000 | 3 Bed House56, Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HX56, Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HX
- Sold May 2018£142,000 | 3 Bed House50, Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HX50, Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HX
Nearby Postcodes
WF4 1HX is the 471st largest and the 486th most expensive postcode out of the 1,226 postcodes in the WF4 area.
- WF4 1HY, Fernlea Close, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4WF4 1HY24 Addresses|52 m away
- WF4 1JG, The Orchard, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4WF4 1JG4 Addresses|95 m away
- WF4 1HH, Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4WF4 1HH14 Addresses|105 m away
- WF4 1HB, Pinfold Drive, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4WF4 1HB14 Addresses|106 m away
- WF4 1HA, Springhill Avenue, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4WF4 1HA46 Addresses|111 m away
Property Types
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 5 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 4 other addresses of unknown type
- modern house (1)
- mid-century house (5)
- Unknown (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 6 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (3)
- No EPC (4)
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 School300 m away
- Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School700 m away
- Crofton Academy300 m away
- St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy3.9 km away
- Outwood Academy Freeston4.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF4 1HX is Streethouse station, which is 2.7 kilometres away.
- Streethouse|2.7 km away
- Sandal & Agbrigg|3.8 km away
- Fitzwilliam|4.4 km away
- Normanton|4.7 km away
