Lingwell Gate Lane is in Outwood, Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF1 2NX 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lingwell Gate Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF1 2UH, WF1 2NU, WF1 2PP, WF1 2NY, WF1 2PA, WF3 3JL, WF1 2PB, WF1 2LF, WF1 2PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF1 2NX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.4% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.4% | 31.7% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 49.3% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 46.3% | 44.8% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 37% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 10.6% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 24.2% | 15.5% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 5.7% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 20.5% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 31.1% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 99% | 94.9% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 98.3% | 94% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 94.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lingwell Gate Lane was 110.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.3% higher than the Stanley and Outwood East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lingwell Gate Lane has the 47th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East and the 437th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Lingwell Gate Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2020-03-23 | £207,585 |
| 11 Lingwell Gate Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-12-05 | £219,093 |
| 19 Lingwell Gate Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2007-12-14 | £445,705 |
| 7 Lingwell Gate Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2007-11-23 | £227,762 |
| 13 Lingwell Gate Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2007-04-27 | £185,209 |
WF1 2NX 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane Ledger Lane , Outwood WF1 2PH | 4out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Nest Academy Rooks Nest Road , Outwood WF1 3DX | 4out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate Canal Lane , Lofthouse Gate WF3 3HU | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenthorpe Academy Imperial Avenue , Wrenthorpe WF2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Hill Community School Leeds Road , Newton Hill WF1 2HR | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | 4out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 4,014 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy 2 St Georges Road , Middleton LS10 4UZ | - not rated | 4,376 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 4,682 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 3,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 3,968 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 | 1,727 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe Primary School 7 Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 2,713 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY | - not rated | 3,106 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Staff Canteen | Rathbone Kear Ltd, Stephenson Way | 241 yd | |
| Canteen | Grocery Warehouse, Morrisons | 485 yd | |
| Nom @ The Sandwich Shop | 582 Leeds Road, Wakefield | 757 yd | |
| Outwood Church Institute Lunch Club | 560A Leeds Road, Wakefield | 757 yd | |
| Wetherby Whaler | 546, 546-550 Leeds Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Working Mens Club | 62 Ledger Lane, Wakefield | 303 yd | |
| The St Leger | 547 Leeds Road, Wakefield | 717 yd | |
| Woodman Inn | 689 Leeds Road, Wakefield | 754 yd | |
| Kirklands Hotel | 605 Leeds Road, Wakefield | 754 yd | |
| The Deep Drop | 489A Leeds Road, Wakefield | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Time | 13-14 Lancefield House Potovens Lane, Outwood | 130 yd | |
| Wai Bo | 11, 11-12 Lancefield House Potovens Lane | 130 yd | |
| Tony's Of Outwood Fish & Chips | 653 Leeds Road, Wakefield | 754 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 582 Leeds Road, Wakefield | 757 yd | |
| Annie's Fish Shop | 515 Leeds Road, Wakefield | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 526 Leeds Road, Wakefield | 758 yd | |
| Cooperative Group Retail | 1 Broadmeadows, Wakefield | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Park OUTWOOD GRANGE PARK OUTWOOD GRANGE PARK LEDGER LANE | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| Lofthouse Gate WALLACE GARDENS | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane LEDGER LANE | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Outwood Grange Academy POTOVENS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Tops Fitness And Rehabilitation LEEDS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Coach Road Coach Road | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Rook’S Nest Academy ROOKS NEST ROAD | 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 22.2% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.