Shilling Street is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF1 3SG 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 Shilling Street, Wakefield, WF1 3SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF1 3PG, WF1 3SF, WF1 3PN, WF1 3PE, WF1 3PQ, WF1 3PL, WF1 3PH, WF1 3PJ, WF1 3PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF1 3SG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.8% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51% | 49.2% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 33.3% | 35.2% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 42.4% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 12.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.3% | 43.8% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33.8% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 17.4% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 3.9% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 3SG this area, 45.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.6% | 45.9% | 7.3% | 18.2% | 27.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 13.6% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 9.4% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 8.6% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 15.3% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 16.7% | 3% | -13.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 32.6% | 37.9% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 35.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 10.4% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 8.8% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 53.9% | 39.7% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -41.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 59.1% 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 | 61.3% | 59.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| European Union | 15% | 16.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.6% | 20.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 15.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.3% | 59.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 20.5% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 8.4% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 3.4% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 22.9% | 46.2% | -23.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 51.6% | 6.5% | 45.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shilling Street was 180.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 141.5% higher than the Stanley and Outwood East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shilling Street has the 28th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East and the 216th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Shilling Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2016-06-24 | £167,754 |
| 9 Shilling Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2014-03-17 | £69,320 |
| 5 Shilling Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2012-11-16 | £183,272 |
| 11 Shilling Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2010-10-22 | £161,214 |
| 5 Shilling Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2000-07-28 | £162,016 |
WF1 3SG 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Other | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Duke of York Street , WF1 3PF | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School Eastmoor Road , WF1 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Greenhill Primary School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | 3out of 4 | 569 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 | 908 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill Irwin Crescent , WF1 4QY | 2out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,259 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | 4out of 4 | 2,688 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 2,858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 5,069 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 | 942 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 1,097 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 | 568 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane School , Ivy Lane WF1 4AZ | - not rated | 743 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 780 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX | - not rated | 956 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destiny Christian Church | Tuke Grove, Wakefield | 362 yd | |
| Happy Frydays | 120 Stanley Road, Wakefield | 417 yd | |
| Oasis Canteen | Wakefield House, Borough Road | 521 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit G49, Trinity Walk | 553 yd | |
| Cheeky Monkeys | 48 Grantley Street, Wakefield | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers Arms | 79 Stanley Road, Wakefield | 348 yd | |
| Fox And Grapes | Stanley Road, Wakefield | 348 yd | |
| Wakefield Labour Club | 18 Vicarage Street South, Wakefield | 647 yd | |
| The Rainbow | 40 Lower Warrengate, Wakefield | 675 yd | |
| Talbot & Falcon | 58 Northgate, Wakefield | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs | 42 Eastmoor Road, Wakefield | 42 yd | |
| Pizza Joy | 89C, 89-89C Jacobs Well Lane | 232 yd | |
| Number One Sandwiches | 89B, 89-89C Jacobs Well Lane | 232 yd | |
| Mr T's | 17 Jacobs Well Lane, Wakefield | 289 yd | |
| Boar Home Dining Ltd | 61 Lower York Street, Wakefield | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Stanley Road, Wakefield | 348 yd | |
| Biedronka | 39 Lower York Street, Wakefield | 513 yd | |
| Poundland | Unit G15, Trinity Walk | 519 yd | |
| ASDA | Unit Lg1a, Lower Trinity Walk | 665 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit Msu2, Lower Trinity Walk | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Royd Playing Fields EASTMOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 109 yd |
| Wakefield Sports Club EASTMOOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 213 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Playing Field COLLEGE GROVE VIEW | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Lightwaves Leisure And Community Centre LOWER YORK STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 491 yd |
| Pinderfields General Hospital ABERFORD ROAD | 496 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Wakefield) UNIT G8 UNIT G8 TEALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School NORTHGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 662 yd |
| Sun Lane Swimming Pool (Closed) Sun Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| Sun Lane Leisure SUN LANE LEISURE SUN LANE LEISURE SUN LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 725 yd |
| North Avenue WICKET DRIVE | grass pitches | 763 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 | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.