Snow Hill Rise is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF1 2UA 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 Snow Hill Rise, Wakefield, WF1 2UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF1 2UB, WF1 2AW, WF1 2AS, WF1 2AP, WF1 2AN, WF1 2AR, WF1 2BU, WF1 2AJ, WF1 2AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF1 2UA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 2UA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 32.3% | 37.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 51.4% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 1.6% | -6.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (93.9%) 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 | 48% | 62.4% | 14.4% | 48.4% | 14.0% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 31.5% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 5.5% | -7.0% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 2UA this area, 9.6% 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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 9.6% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 7.3% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 11.2% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 20.6% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 45.2% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.5% | 79.9% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 96.3% | 86.2% | -10.1% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 85.9% | -10.4% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Snow Hill Rise was 114.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% higher than the Stanley and Outwood East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Snow Hill Rise has the 46th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East and the 418th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 612.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Snow Hill Rise, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-03-12 | £425,238 |
| 3 Snow Hill Rise, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-01-08 | £264,994 |
| 5 Snow Hill Rise, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2017-09-29 | £299,653 |
| 12 Snow Hill Rise, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2016-09-30 | £327,122 |
| 3 Snow Hill Rise, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2015-05-29 | £331,017 |
WF1 2UA 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 | 267 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrenthorpe Academy Imperial Avenue , Wrenthorpe WF2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School Belgravia Road , WF1 3JP | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Hill Community School Leeds Road , Newton Hill WF1 2HR | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jerry Clay Academy Jerry Clay Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0NP | 4out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs St Paul's Drive , Alverthorpe WF2 0BT | 2out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,417 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 2,995 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 3,272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 4,266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 4,864 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 | 1,396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 2,032 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 | 688 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe Primary School 7 Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY | - not rated | 1,318 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Unit 8, Snow Hill Way | 467 yd | |
| Burger King | 1 Herriot Way, Wakefield | 522 yd | |
| Kashmiri Aroma | Herriot Way, Wakefield | 522 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Unit 6, Snow Hill Way | 550 yd | |
| Bannatynes Fitness Limited | Bannatynes Health Club Limited, Paragon Avenue | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rhubarb Triangle | Herriot Way, Wakefield | 522 yd | |
| The New Pot Oil | Wrenthorpe Road, Wakefield | 809 yd | |
| New Wheel Inn | Wrenthorpe Road, Wakefield | 861 yd | |
| Wheel Inn | 282 Bradford Road, Wrenthorpe | 960 yd | |
| Wrenthorpe Sports And Social Club | 48 Wrenthorpe Road, Wakefield | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spice | 187 Bradford Road, Wakefield | 329 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 7c, Snow Hill Way | 475 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 7a, Snow Hill Way | 475 yd | |
| Hong Kong Vegan | 281 Bradford Road, Wakefield | 670 yd | |
| Sbarro | Snow Hill Service Station, Snowfield Avenue | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland | Unit 3, Snow Hill Way | 486 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, Snow Hill Way | 507 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, Snow Hill Way | 557 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wrenthorpe Park Wrenthorpe Road | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Wakefield) PARAGON AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 559 yd |
| Wrenthorpe Academy IMPERIAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Wakefield Girls High School Playing Fields RICHMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 901 yd |
| Wrenthorpe Recreation Ground (Closed) Silcoates Lane | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Newton Hill Community School LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 928 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 | 57.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.