Newton Close is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF1 2QQ 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 Close, Wakefield, WF1 2QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF1 3QD, WF1 2QG, WF1 2SB, WF1 3QB, WF1 2QD, WF1 3AB, WF1 3QL, WF1 2QB, WF1 3FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF1 2QQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 51.8% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.2% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 2QQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.9% 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 | 30.8% | 22.7% | -8.1% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 64.9% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 52% | 49.7% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 36.7% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 13.2% | 15.4% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 9.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.2% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 16.7% | 8.8% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 39.1% | -3.3% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% 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% | 5% | 5.0% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% | 6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.4% | 77.4% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 85.5% | 83.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 8.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 83.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 12.4% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 0.5% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 4% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 4% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newton Close was 9.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% lower than the Stanley and Outwood East average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Newton Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Newton Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-12-20 | £219,890 |
| 35 Newton Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2019-10-21 | £254,411 |
| 39 Newton Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-04-29 | £218,590 |
| 47 Newton Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-07-07 | £241,154 |
| 47 Newton Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2015-02-13 | £194,144 |
WF1 2QQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WF1 2QQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 52 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,816 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 | 444 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 | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School Eastmoor Road , WF1 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Duke of York Street , WF1 3PF | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenthorpe Academy Imperial Avenue , Wrenthorpe WF2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,696 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 3,288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 4,264 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 4,424 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 | 1,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 1,675 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 | 796 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School 154 Northgate , WF1 3QX | - not rated | 862 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX | - not rated | 992 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD | - not rated | 1,069 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Snowfield Avenue, Wakefield | 276 yd | |
| Capri | Leeds Road, Wakefield | 348 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Unit 6, Snow Hill Way | 412 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 8, Snow Hill Way | 475 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School | Sports Pavillion, Blenheim Road | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rhubarb Triangle | Herriot Way, Wakefield | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sbarro | Snow Hill Service Station, Snowfield Avenue | 234 yd | |
| Chaiiwala Express | Snow Hill Service Station, Snowfield Avenue | 234 yd | |
| Capri Lounge | Capri, Leeds Road | 315 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 7c, Snow Hill Way | 479 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 7a, Snow Hill Way | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1, Snow Hill Way | 470 yd | |
| Poundland | Unit 3, Snow Hill Way | 512 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, Snow Hill Way | 518 yd | |
| Biedronka | 39 Lower York Street, Wakefield | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Girls High School Playing Fields RICHMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 315 yd |
| North Avenue WICKET DRIVE | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Newton Hill Community School LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Playing Field COLLEGE GROVE VIEW | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Wakefield) PARAGON AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School NORTHGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 750 yd |
| Wakefield Sports Club EASTMOOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 857 yd |
| Pinderfields General Hospital ABERFORD ROAD | 958 yd | |
| Stanley Royd Playing Fields EASTMOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Wakefield Girls High School WENTWORTH STREET | 1,069 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 | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.