Ouchthorpe Lane is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF1 3HT 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 Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF1 3HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF1 3HT is primarily male, with 67% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 29.6% | 33% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -18.0% |
| Male | 70.4% | 67% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 18.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF1 3HT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.6% | 56.8% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 32.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.8% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 35% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 33.5% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 19% | 23.2% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 10.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around WF1 3HT this area, 33.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.4% | 33.2% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 7.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 11.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 10.5% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 28.9% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.7% | 6.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 10.3% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 76.5% | 77.5% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 91.9% | 89.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 90.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.5% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ouchthorpe Lane was 41.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.2% lower than the Stanley and Outwood East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ouchthorpe Lane has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East and the 261st lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 1998-07-07 | £392,426 |
WF1 3HT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Other | 34 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 4,241 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 | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Nest Academy Rooks Nest Road , Outwood WF1 3DX | 4out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane Ledger Lane , Outwood WF1 2PH | 4out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School Belgravia Road , WF1 3JP | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School Eastmoor Road , WF1 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,465 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 | 1,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 3,707 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 4,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 4,853 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 | 1,830 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD | - not rated | 730 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane School , Ivy Lane WF1 4AZ | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School 154 Northgate , WF1 3QX | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon | Fieldhead Hospital, Ouchthorpe Lane | 192 yd | |
| Newton Lodge Main Kitchen | Fieldhead Hospital, Ouchthorpe Lane | 192 yd | |
| Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Staff Coffee Club | Pinderfields General Hospital, Aberford Road | 843 yd | |
| Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Staff Restaurant | Pinderfields General Hospital, Aberford Road | 843 yd | |
| Pinderfields Staff and Visitor Coffee Bar | Trust Headquarters And Medical Education Centre, Pinderfields General Hospital | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nightingale Public House | 73 Newton Lane, Outwood | 980 yd | |
| The Rhubarb Triangle | Herriot Way, Wakefield | 1,024 yd | |
| Normanton Golf Club | Hatfeild Hall, Aberford Road | 1,045 yd | |
| The Graziers | 116 Aberford Road, Stanley | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Chinese Wakefield | 2 First Avenue, Outwood | 488 yd | |
| Shanghai Chinese Takeaway | 269 Leeds Road, Wakefield | 684 yd | |
| Sbarro | Snow Hill Service Station, Snowfield Avenue | 899 yd | |
| Chaiiwala Express | Snow Hill Service Station, Snowfield Avenue | 899 yd | |
| Newton Chinese | 102 Newton Lane, Outwood | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1, Snow Hill Way | 952 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, Snow Hill Way | 1,001 yd | |
| Poundland | Unit 3, Snow Hill Way | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Hill Community School LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| North Avenue WICKET DRIVE | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Acre Farm (Closed) Ouchthorpe Lane | 805 yd | |
| Newton Hill Cricket Club NEWTON HILL CRICKET CLUB NEWTON HILL CRICKET CLUB LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Pinderfields General Hospital ABERFORD ROAD | 1,001 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Wakefield) PARAGON AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,018 yd |
| Normanton Golf Club HATFEILD HALL HATFEILD HALL ABERFORD ROAD | golf | 1,047 yd |
| Wakefield Girls High School Playing Fields RICHMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,076 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.