Bevin Crescent is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF1 3ES 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 Bevin Crescent, Wakefield, WF1 3ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF1 3HA, WF1 3ET, WF1 3ER, WF1 2LT, WF1 3EZ, WF1 2LU, WF1 3EX, WF1 3TE, WF1 3TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF1 3ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49% | 49.3% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31% | 41.2% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 38% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 10.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.8% | 41.7% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 43.4% | 42.4% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 10.3% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 22.2% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 17.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 19% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 22.2% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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 | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.8% | 93.3% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 94.4% | 93.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 93.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bevin Crescent was 22.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.6% lower than the Stanley and Outwood East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bevin Crescent has the 18th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East and the 113th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Bevin Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2023-11-24 | £167,243 |
| 18 Bevin Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,450 | 2023-06-16 | £200,202 |
| 14 Bevin Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-12-16 | £204,102 |
| 3 Bevin Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2020-03-23 | £223,734 |
| 18 Bevin Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2019-04-12 | £194,615 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooks Nest Academy Rooks Nest Road , Outwood WF1 3DX | 4out of 4 | 447 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane Ledger Lane , Outwood WF1 2PH | 4out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate Canal Lane , Lofthouse Gate WF3 3HU | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Hill Community School Leeds Road , Newton Hill WF1 2HR | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HS | 2out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 3,386 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 4,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy 2 St Georges Road , Middleton LS10 4UZ | - not rated | 4,878 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 3,774 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 | 2,147 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe Primary School 7 Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB | - not rated | 2,792 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY | - not rated | 2,897 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nom @ The Sandwich Shop | 582 Leeds Road, Wakefield | 208 yd | |
| Outwood Church Institute Lunch Club | 560A Leeds Road, Wakefield | 208 yd | |
| Valentinos | 699 Leeds Road, Lofthouse | 402 yd | |
| Wetherby Whaler | 546, 546-550 Leeds Road | 453 yd | |
| Bo Kitchen within Bo Fitness, 1 | 1, 1-1A Cobham Parade Leeds Road | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodman Inn | 689 Leeds Road, Wakefield | 152 yd | |
| Kirklands Hotel | 605 Leeds Road, Wakefield | 152 yd | |
| The St Leger | 547 Leeds Road, Wakefield | 464 yd | |
| The Sun | 719 Leeds Road, Lofthouse | 487 yd | |
| Lofthouse Gate And District Working | 12-14 Canal Lane, Lofthouse Gate | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony's Of Outwood Fish & Chips | 653 Leeds Road, Wakefield | 152 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 582 Leeds Road, Wakefield | 208 yd | |
| Sun Kong | 674 Leeds Road, Lofthouse | 445 yd | |
| My Sultan & Pizza King | 3-3A Cobham Parade Leeds Road, Outwood | 482 yd | |
| Red Seasons | 2, 2-2A Cobham Parade Leeds Road | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative Group Retail | 1 Broadmeadows, Wakefield | 278 yd | |
| Tesco | 526 Leeds Road, Wakefield | 453 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coach Road Coach Road | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Rook’S Nest Academy ROOKS NEST ROAD | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Tops Fitness And Rehabilitation LEEDS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane LEDGER LANE | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate CANAL LANE | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Acre Farm (Closed) Ouchthorpe Lane | 736 yd | |
| Grange Park OUTWOOD GRANGE PARK OUTWOOD GRANGE PARK LEDGER LANE | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Lofthouse Gate WALLACE GARDENS | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Newton Hill Cricket Club NEWTON HILL CRICKET CLUB NEWTON HILL CRICKET CLUB LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 941 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 | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.