Windhill View is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF1 4AB 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 Windhill View, Wakefield, WF1 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF1 4AE, WF1 4AA, WF1 4EX, WF1 4SQ, WF1 4AR, WF1 4SR, WF1 3SQ, WF1 4AP, WF1 4LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF1 4AB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents 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 | 53.9% | 48.6% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 46.1% | 51.4% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 18.5% | 31.3% | 12.8% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 34.8% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 20% | 18.5% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| Widowed | 16.5% | 11% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 (66.5%) 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 | 25.9% | 28.7% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -19.7% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 37.8% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 25% | 22% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 8.3% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 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.
In the area around WF1 4AB this area, 33.2% 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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.5% | 33.2% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 11.1% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 10.6% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 8% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 15.5% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 17.7% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 8% | 4% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 10.3% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.8% | 77.5% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 70.4% 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 | 88.4% | 70.4% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 14.6% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 9.1% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 70.4% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 2.8% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.4% | 76.7% | -18.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 8.6% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 17.4% | 6.5% | 10.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windhill View was 203.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.6% lower than the Wakefield East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windhill View has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Wakefield East and the 168th highest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Windhill View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2013-12-13 | £108,848 |
| 27 Windhill View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2011-05-06 | £102,694 |
WF1 4AB 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 3,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School Eastmoor Road , WF1 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 390 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Greenhill Primary School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Duke of York Street , WF1 3PF | - not rated | 415 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 | 415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton Woodlands Middle School Garth Avenue , WF6 1DH | - not rated | 4,886 yd | Community 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 | 733 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornes House School Thornes Park , WF2 8PW | - not rated | 2,910 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | 3out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | - not rated | 3,097 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 | 3,155 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 | 1,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Mulberry Way , WF1 2QN | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane School , Ivy Lane WF1 4AZ | - not rated | 249 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD | - not rated | 886 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School 154 Northgate , WF1 3QX | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Fieldhead Hospital School Ouchthorpe Lane , WF1 3SP | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY | - not rated | 1,159 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destiny Christian Church | Tuke Grove, Wakefield | 273 yd | |
| Happy Frydays | 120 Stanley Road, Wakefield | 372 yd | |
| Cafe On The Moor | St Swithuns Community Centre, Arncliffe Road | 490 yd | |
| Cheeky Monkeys | 48 Grantley Street, Wakefield | 690 yd | |
| Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Staff Coffee Club | Pinderfields General Hospital, Aberford Road | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers Arms | 79 Stanley Road, Wakefield | 345 yd | |
| Fox And Grapes | Stanley Road, Wakefield | 345 yd | |
| Eastmoor Arlfc | Woodhouse Road, Wakefield | 681 yd | |
| Wakefield Labour Club | 18 Vicarage Street South, Wakefield | 858 yd | |
| The Rainbow | 40 Lower Warrengate, Wakefield | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs | 42 Eastmoor Road, Wakefield | 424 yd | |
| Pizza Joy | 89C, 89-89C Jacobs Well Lane | 450 yd | |
| Number One Sandwiches | 89B, 89-89C Jacobs Well Lane | 450 yd | |
| Siciliano | Stanley Street, Wakefield | 583 yd | |
| WFC | Stanley Street, Wakefield | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Stanley Road, Wakefield | 345 yd | |
| Poundland | Unit G15, Trinity Walk | 806 yd | |
| Biedronka | 39 Lower York Street, Wakefield | 908 yd | |
| Wisla Market | 27 The Springs, Wakefield | 923 yd | |
| Magazin Acasa | 26 The Springs, Wakefield | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Royd Playing Fields EASTMOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Pinderfields General Hospital ABERFORD ROAD | 437 yd | |
| Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill IRWIN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Woodhouse Road | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Wakefield Sports Club EASTMOOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 625 yd |
| Outwood Academy City Fields WARMFIELD VIEW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Sun Lane Swimming Pool (Closed) Sun Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 860 yd |
| Lightwaves Leisure And Community Centre LOWER YORK STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 873 yd |
| Sun Lane Leisure SUN LANE LEISURE SUN LANE LEISURE SUN LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 875 yd |
| Pure Gym (Wakefield) UNIT G8 UNIT G8 TEALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 884 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.