Dent Drive is in Wakefield and in Leeds district. WF1 4JQ 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 Dent Drive, Wakefield, WF1 4JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF1 4TG, WF1 4JF, WF1 4JG, WF1 4TP, WF1 4BW, WF1 4SA, WF1 4TW, WF1 4RZ, WF1 4DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF1 4JQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 52.2% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 44.6% | 47.8% | 3.2% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 34.7% | 35.1% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 43% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 12.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 42.9% | 48.1% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 31.5% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 13.7% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 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 4JQ this area, 29.8% 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.4% | 29.8% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 14.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 14.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.9% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 16.2% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.2% | 14% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.6% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 10.3% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.6% | 77.8% | -16.8% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 74.4% 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 | 91.9% | 74.4% | -17.5% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 14.6% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 74.8% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 15.9% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 8.6% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dent Drive was 192.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.3% lower than the Wakefield East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dent Drive has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Wakefield East and the 190th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 49.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Dent Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2011-06-10 | £116,469 |
| 72 Dent Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £47,950 | 2001-07-09 | £184,220 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill Irwin Crescent , WF1 4QY | 2out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School Eastmoor Road , WF1 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Greenhill Primary School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Duke of York Street , WF1 3PF | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4NT | 3out of 4 | 1,658 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 | 503 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | 4out of 4 | 3,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,871 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 4,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | 2out of 4 | 4,570 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 | 2,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 2,324 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 | 619 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD | - not rated | 976 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School 154 Northgate , WF1 3QX | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe On The Moor | St Swithuns Community Centre, Arncliffe Road | 530 yd | |
| Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Staff Coffee Club | Pinderfields General Hospital, Aberford Road | 902 yd | |
| Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Staff Restaurant | Pinderfields General Hospital, Aberford Road | 902 yd | |
| Pinderfields Staff and Visitor Coffee Bar | Trust Headquarters And Medical Education Centre, Pinderfields General Hospital | 902 yd | |
| Destiny Christian Church | Tuke Grove, Wakefield | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastmoor Arlfc | Woodhouse Road, Wakefield | 830 yd | |
| Rocking Horse | Barden Road, Wakefield | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastmoor Fisheries & Pizzeria | 54 Windhill Road, Wakefield | 345 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy City Fields WARMFIELD VIEW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill IRWIN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Woodhouse Road | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Pinderfields General Hospital ABERFORD ROAD | 1,035 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.