Reeds Way is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF1 2FS is located in the Wrenthorpe and Outwood West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Morley and Outwood. This postcode has been in use since 2016-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Reeds Way, Wakefield, WF1 2FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF1 2FP, WF1 2FT, WF1 2FQ, WF1 2FX, WF1 2FR, WF1 2FW, WF1 2FU, WF1 2DF, WF1 2UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF1 2FS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WF1 2FS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.4% | 30.2% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 58.9% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 43% | 54.1% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 33% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 9.4% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 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.
In the area around WF1 2FS this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 9.1% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 5.5% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 14.4% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 18.9% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 44.1% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 80.1% | -19.6% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98% | 86.6% | -11.4% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 86.5% | -11.5% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reeds Way was 68.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% lower than the Stanley and Outwood East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Reeds Way has the 56th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East and the 452nd lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Reeds Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-09-30 | £446,769 |
| 3 Reeds Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £334,950 | 2017-10-19 | £484,481 |
| 1 Reeds Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £334,995 | 2017-09-18 | £480,585 |
| 4 Reeds Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £337,995 | 2017-07-24 | £492,948 |
| 2 Reeds Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £339,995 | 2017-04-21 | £514,389 |
WF1 2FS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 217 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 2,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 4,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 4,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Hill Community School Leeds Road , Newton Hill WF1 2HR | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenthorpe Academy Imperial Avenue , Wrenthorpe WF2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenthorpe Primary School Imperial Avenue , Wrenthorpe WF2 0LW | - not rated | 775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenthorpe Infant School Imperial Avenue , Wrenthorpe WF2 0LW | - not rated | 775 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenthorpe Junior School Wrenthorpe Road , Wrenthorpe WF2 0JS | - not rated | 975 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Grange College of Technology Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | - not rated | 987 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield City High School - A Specialist Maths and Computing College Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | - not rated | 2,900 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 3out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian School Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manygates Middle School Manygates Lane , Sandal WF2 7DQ | - not rated | 4,836 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Mulberry Way , WF1 2QN | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinderfields Hospital PRU The Wrenthorpe Centre , Imperial Avenue WF2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinderfields Hospital School Wrenthorpe Centre , Imperial Avenue WF2 0LW | - not rated | 809 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fieldhead Hospital School Ouchthorpe Lane , WF1 3SP | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Hill House School Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe Primary School 7 Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey | Nationwide, Red Hall Crescent | 195 yd | |
| Bannatynes Fitness Limited | Bannatynes Health Club Limited, Paragon Avenue | 216 yd | |
| Burger King | 1 Herriot Way, Wakefield | 319 yd | |
| Kashmiri Aroma | Herriot Way, Wakefield | 319 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Unit 6, Snow Hill Way | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rhubarb Triangle | Herriot Way, Wakefield | 319 yd | |
| Wheel Inn | 282 Bradford Road, Wrenthorpe | 714 yd | |
| The Deep Drop | 489A Leeds Road, Wakefield | 721 yd | |
| Wrenthorpe Sports And Social Club | 48 Wrenthorpe Road, Wakefield | 880 yd | |
| The New Pot Oil | Wrenthorpe Road, Wakefield | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Chinese Takeaway | 269 Leeds Road, Wakefield | 523 yd | |
| Royal Spice | 187 Bradford Road, Wakefield | 547 yd | |
| Hong Kong Vegan | 281 Bradford Road, Wakefield | 567 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 7c, Snow Hill Way | 584 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 7a, Snow Hill Way | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 2, Snow Hill Way | 484 yd | |
| Poundland | Unit 3, Snow Hill Way | 510 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, Snow Hill Way | 517 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Wakefield) PARAGON AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 269 yd |
| Newton Hill Community School LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Newton Hill Cricket Club NEWTON HILL CRICKET CLUB NEWTON HILL CRICKET CLUB LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Wrenthorpe Academy IMPERIAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Outwood Grange Academy POTOVENS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Wrenthorpe Park Wrenthorpe Road | grass pitches | 992 yd |
| Wrenthorpe Cricket Club Bradford Road | grass pitches | 1,024 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.