College Grove View is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF1 3RH 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 View, Wakefield, WF1 3RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF1 3RF, WF1 3PU, WF1 3RE, WF1 3RJ, WF1 3RL, WF1 3PR, WF1 3RQ, WF1 3RG, WF1 3PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF1 3RH 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 | 50.9% | 51.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.2% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.6% | 37.5% | -7.1% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 43.1% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 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 | 43.9% | 44.3% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 39% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 19.9% | 24.6% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 11.6% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 16.4% | 6.0% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 6% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 13.8% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 23.7% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 23.4% | 3.9% | -19.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 31.7% | 36.4% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 33.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 61.3% | 44.4% | -16.9% | 81.4% | -37.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 58% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.8% | 58% | 5.2% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| European Union | 28% | 17.5% | -10.5% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.2% | 18.5% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 12.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.8% | 58.2% | 5.4% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 18.5% | 17.9% | -0.6% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.2% | 7% | -5.2% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 8.4% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8% | 1.2% | 6.8% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.8% | 37.2% | -19.4% |
| Christian | 31.4% | 46.2% | -14.8% |
| Muslim | 43.9% | 6.5% | 37.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Grove View was 42.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.7% lower than the Stanley and Outwood East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Grove View has the 35th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East and the 263rd lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 College Grove View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £22,600 | 2020-12-09 | £27,316 |
| Flat 1 12 College Grove View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £44,500 | 2019-10-28 | £55,667 |
| Flat 2 12 College Grove View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £48,500 | 2019-03-20 | £62,224 |
| Flat 3 12 College Grove View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2018-02-23 | £57,734 |
| Flat 4 12 College Grove View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2018-01-16 | £57,660 |
WF1 3RH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 3RH 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 2,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 3,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Austin's RC Infant School Edward Street , WF1 3PE | - not rated | 428 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Duke of York Street , WF1 3PF | - not rated | 482 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Back Duke of York Street , WF1 3PF | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School Eastmoor Road , WF1 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 552 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 | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield City High School - A Specialist Maths and Computing College Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | 3out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornes House School Thornes Park , WF2 8PW | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manygates Middle School Manygates Lane , Sandal WF2 7DQ | - not rated | 3,232 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 694 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Mulberry Way , WF1 2QN | - not rated | 989 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 | 299 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY | - not rated | 351 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cliff School at St John's Lodge 2 Leeds Road , WF1 3JT | - not rated | 379 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 539 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School Margaret Street , Wakefield WF1 2DG | - not rated | 613 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The College Public House | The College, 138 Northgate | 348 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School | Sports Pavillion, Blenheim Road | 377 yd | |
| Oasis Canteen | Wakefield House, Borough Road | 495 yd | |
| Burger King | Units 31 And 32, Market Walk | 531 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 34, Market Walk | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot & Falcon | 58 Northgate, Wakefield | 633 yd | |
| Calder & Hops | 60 Northgate, Wakefield | 633 yd | |
| Jolly Tap | 43, 43-47 Northgate | 637 yd | |
| RBT Video | 33 Northgate, Wakefield | 673 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | 79 Stanley Road, Wakefield | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boar Home Dining Ltd | 61 Lower York Street, Wakefield | 266 yd | |
| Xpress Flavaz, Fryers Delight | 39 Lower York Street, Wakefield | 310 yd | |
| Crumbs | 42 Eastmoor Road, Wakefield | 388 yd | |
| Mr T's | 17 Jacobs Well Lane, Wakefield | 404 yd | |
| Dablish | 3 Upper York Street, Wakefield | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biedronka | 39 Lower York Street, Wakefield | 310 yd | |
| Poundland | Unit G15, Trinity Walk | 557 yd | |
| ASDA | Unit Lg1a, Lower Trinity Walk | 692 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit Msu2, Lower Trinity Walk | 692 yd | |
| Tesco | Stanley Road, Wakefield | 700 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Playing Field COLLEGE GROVE VIEW | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 99 yd |
| Wakefield Sports Club EASTMOOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 187 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School NORTHGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 268 yd |
| Lightwaves Leisure And Community Centre LOWER YORK STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 345 yd |
| Stanley Royd Playing Fields EASTMOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Wakefield Girls High School WENTWORTH STREET | 544 yd | |
| Wakefield Girls High School Playing Fields RICHMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 574 yd |
| Pure Gym (Wakefield) UNIT G8 UNIT G8 TEALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| North Avenue WICKET DRIVE | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Pinderfields General Hospital ABERFORD ROAD | 742 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 56.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.