Back Grantley Street is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF1 4LG 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 Back Grantley Street, Wakefield, WF1 4LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF1 4LA, WF1 4NA, WF1 4LD, WF1 4LZ, WF1 4LQ, WF1 4LJ, WF1 4LF, WF1 4JZ, WF1 4LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF1 4LG is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 49.6% | 46.4% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 53.6% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF1 4LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.1% | 42.3% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 42% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 54.4% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 31.1% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.4% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 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 4LG this area, 31.6% 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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 31.6% | 2.8% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 12.3% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 11.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 22.7% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 13.2% | 6% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.9% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 30.9% | 35.1% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 32.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 10% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 52.5% | 39.9% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -41.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 4.3% | 0.2% | -4.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 54.7% 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 | 64% | 54.7% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| European Union | 15% | 16.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.9% | 20% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 14.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.3% | 54.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 15.5% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 12.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 13% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 4.1% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 6.1% | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.5% | 37.2% | -20.7% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Muslim | 49% | 6.5% | 42.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Back Grantley Street was 250.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 234.8% higher than the Stanley and Outwood East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Back Grantley Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East and the 126th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 6A Back Grantley Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £15,500 | 2001-06-06 | £54,490 |
The percentage of student residents living in WF1 4LG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Other | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,335 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 | 373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Greenhill Primary School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School Eastmoor Road , WF1 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Charles Street , WF1 4PE | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill Irwin Crescent , WF1 4QY | 2out of 4 | 877 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 | 1,256 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | 4out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlethorpe High School Kettlethorpe Hall Drive , Standbridge Lane WF2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 4,613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 802 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Further education | 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 | 802 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 866 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY | - not rated | 894 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane School , Ivy Lane WF1 4AZ | - not rated | 941 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX | - not rated | 1,098 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Monkeys | 48 Grantley Street, Wakefield | 32 yd | |
| Jen Jen's Caribbean Kitchen Ltd | 19C Lower Warrengate, Wakefield | 238 yd | |
| Caffe Noor | Unit G38a, Teall Way | 287 yd | |
| Happy Frydays | 120 Stanley Road, Wakefield | 293 yd | |
| Nostalgic Cafe | 22 The Springs, Wakefield | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rainbow | 40 Lower Warrengate, Wakefield | 238 yd | |
| Wakefield Labour Club | 18 Vicarage Street South, Wakefield | 238 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | 79 Stanley Road, Wakefield | 315 yd | |
| Fox And Grapes | Stanley Road, Wakefield | 315 yd | |
| The Six Chimneys | 41-43 Kirkgate, Wakefield | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roshan Pizza | 47-49 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield | 121 yd | |
| Siciliano | Stanley Street, Wakefield | 199 yd | |
| WFC | Stanley Street, Wakefield | 199 yd | |
| Freshly Market/Freshly Foods | 41 Park Lodge Lane, Wakefield | 232 yd | |
| Star East Chinese Takeaway | 37-41 Peterson Road, Wakefield | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisla Market | 27 The Springs, Wakefield | 306 yd | |
| Magazin Acasa | 26 The Springs, Wakefield | 306 yd | |
| Tesco | Stanley Road, Wakefield | 315 yd | |
| Poundland | Unit G15, Trinity Walk | 316 yd | |
| Iceland | 45 Kirkgate, Wakefield | 322 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Lane Swimming Pool (Closed) Sun Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 204 yd |
| Sun Lane Leisure SUN LANE LEISURE SUN LANE LEISURE SUN LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 216 yd |
| Muscle Matters Ltd (Closed) The Dancer The Dancer Peterson Road | health and fitness suite | 327 yd |
| Pure Gym (Wakefield) UNIT G8 UNIT G8 TEALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 350 yd |
| Lightwaves Leisure And Community Centre LOWER YORK STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 552 yd |
| Wakefield City Club (Closed) Brunswick Street | 556 yd | |
| Stanley Royd Playing Fields EASTMOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Wakefield Sports Club EASTMOOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 658 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Woodhouse Road | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill IRWIN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 787 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 | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.