Newton Avenue is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF1 2PX is located in the Stanley and Outwood East 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 Newton Avenue, Wakefield, WF1 2PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF1 2PY, WF1 3RA, WF1 3QR, WF1 2QA, WF1 2PU, WF1 3QQ, WF1 2QB, WF1 2UQ, WF1 2HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF1 2PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 2PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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 | 26.2% | 26.5% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 56.7% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 7.3% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 50.9% | 50.8% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 35.5% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 9.7% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 11.6% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.5% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 45.2% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 7.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 81.2% | 75.7% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 87% | 84.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 11.4% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 84.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 14.1% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 0.3% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.8% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newton Avenue was 252.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 237.5% higher than the Stanley and Outwood East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newton Avenue has the 20th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East and the 122nd highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 204.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Newton Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-03-06 | £250,000 |
| 12 Newton Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-10-18 | £184,909 |
| 22 Newton Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-03-07 | £138,335 |
| 14 Newton Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2019-12-02 | £201,292 |
| Garages At Newton Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2019-10-28 | £37,678 |
WF1 2PX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 200 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 65 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 4,169 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 | 134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School Belgravia Road , WF1 3JP | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenthorpe Academy Imperial Avenue , Wrenthorpe WF2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Nest Academy Rooks Nest Road , Outwood WF1 3DX | 4out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane Ledger Lane , Outwood WF1 2PH | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 3,611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 3,914 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 4,778 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School 154 Northgate , WF1 3QX | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinderfields Hospital PRU The Wrenthorpe Centre , Imperial Avenue WF2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Snowfield Avenue, Wakefield | 295 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Unit 6, Snow Hill Way | 370 yd | |
| Burger King | 1 Herriot Way, Wakefield | 447 yd | |
| Kashmiri Aroma | Herriot Way, Wakefield | 447 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 8, Snow Hill Way | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rhubarb Triangle | Herriot Way, Wakefield | 447 yd | |
| The Deep Drop | 489A Leeds Road, Wakefield | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Chinese Takeaway | 269 Leeds Road, Wakefield | 232 yd | |
| Rainbow Chinese Wakefield | 2 First Avenue, Outwood | 307 yd | |
| Sbarro | Snow Hill Service Station, Snowfield Avenue | 334 yd | |
| Chaiiwala Express | Snow Hill Service Station, Snowfield Avenue | 334 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 7c, Snow Hill Way | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1, Snow Hill Way | 338 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, Snow Hill Way | 388 yd | |
| Poundland | Unit 3, Snow Hill Way | 410 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Hill Community School LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 124 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Wakefield) PARAGON AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 462 yd |
| North Avenue WICKET DRIVE | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Wakefield Girls High School Playing Fields RICHMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 645 yd |
| Newton Hill Cricket Club NEWTON HILL CRICKET CLUB NEWTON HILL CRICKET CLUB LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Playing Field COLLEGE GROVE VIEW | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Acre Farm (Closed) Ouchthorpe Lane | 1,087 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 | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.