College Grove is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF1 3RF is located in the Wakefield East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wakefield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Grove, Wakefield, WF1 3RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF1 3RE, WF1 3RH, WF1 3PU, WF1 3RG, WF1 3RQ, WF1 3RJ, WF1 3RL, WF1 3PT, WF1 3PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF1 3RF is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 44.5% | 46.8% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 55.5% | 53.2% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 40.3% | 36.7% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 38.4% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.9% | 50.4% | 15.5% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 32% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 24.4% | 11.4% | -13.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 15.1% | -11.4% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 6.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 13.4% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 12.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 49.2% | 17.9% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0.3% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 86.6% | 80.8% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 79.3% 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 | 81.1% | 79.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 12.2% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 79.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 7.5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 3.9% | -3.7% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Grove was 135.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.7% higher than the Stanley and Outwood East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Grove has the 40th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East and the 348th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 College Grove, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2013-04-15 | £308,276 |
| 13 College Grove, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2005-03-24 | £336,343 |
| 7 College Grove, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2004-08-20 | £279,998 |
| 5 College Grove, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £86,500 | 2003-03-21 | £238,165 |
| 7 College Grove, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2003-01-31 | £232,130 |
WF1 3RF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 3,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School Belgravia Road , WF1 3JP | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Duke of York Street , WF1 3PF | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School Eastmoor Road , WF1 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Greenhill Primary School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Hill Community School Leeds Road , Newton Hill WF1 2HR | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | 4out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 2,661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 4,838 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 | 563 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 943 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 School 154 Northgate , WF1 3QX | - not rated | 163 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY | - not rated | 198 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 417 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX | - not rated | 538 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane School , Ivy Lane WF1 4AZ | - not rated | 1,174 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The College Public House | The College, 138 Northgate | 295 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School | Sports Pavillion, Blenheim Road | 358 yd | |
| Oasis Canteen | Wakefield House, Borough Road | 477 yd | |
| Baked | 71A Northgate, Wakefield | 499 yd | |
| Burger King | Units 31 And 32, Market Walk | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot & Falcon | 58 Northgate, Wakefield | 596 yd | |
| Calder & Hops | 60 Northgate, Wakefield | 596 yd | |
| Jolly Tap | 43, 43-47 Northgate | 597 yd | |
| RBT Video | 33 Northgate, Wakefield | 635 yd | |
| The Lockwood | 14 Bull Ring, Wakefield | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boar Home Dining Ltd | 61 Lower York Street, Wakefield | 238 yd | |
| Xpress Flavaz, Fryers Delight | 39 Lower York Street, Wakefield | 275 yd | |
| Dablish | 3 Upper York Street, Wakefield | 367 yd | |
| Mr T's | 17 Jacobs Well Lane, Wakefield | 413 yd | |
| Crumbs | 42 Eastmoor Road, Wakefield | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biedronka | 39 Lower York Street, Wakefield | 275 yd | |
| Poundland | Unit G15, Trinity Walk | 545 yd | |
| ASDA | Unit Lg1a, Lower Trinity Walk | 674 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit Msu2, Lower Trinity Walk | 674 yd | |
| Tesco | Stanley Road, Wakefield | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Playing Field COLLEGE GROVE VIEW | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 94 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School NORTHGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 221 yd |
| Wakefield Sports Club EASTMOOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 232 yd |
| Lightwaves Leisure And Community Centre LOWER YORK STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 317 yd |
| Wakefield Girls High School WENTWORTH STREET | 490 yd | |
| Stanley Royd Playing Fields EASTMOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Wakefield Girls High School Playing Fields RICHMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 570 yd |
| Pure Gym (Wakefield) UNIT G8 UNIT G8 TEALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| North Avenue WICKET DRIVE | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Pinderfields General Hospital ABERFORD ROAD | 796 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 | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.