Charles Avenue is in Agbrigg, Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF1 5DG is located in the Wakefield South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemsworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charles Avenue, Agbrigg, Wakefield, WF1 5DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF1 5DF, WF1 5BZ, WF1 5BY, WF1 5DA, WF1 5HD, WF1 5HE, WF1 5DQ, WF1 5BJ, WF1 5HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF1 5DG is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 43.9% | 46.2% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 56.1% | 53.8% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 5DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 37.9% | 44% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 34.9% | -12.2% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.6% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 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 | 40.4% | 46% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 33.6% | -6.8% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 16.4% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 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 5DG this area, 33.5% 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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 33.5% | 7.9% | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11.5% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.8% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 21.1% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 16.3% | 6.6% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 11.1% | 11.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 78.6% | 72.2% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -9.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 74.6% | 68.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 18.2% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 8.8% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.6% | 68.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 16.4% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 2.6% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.6% | 76.7% | -23.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 13.9% | 1.3% | 12.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 17.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Avenue was 626.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 879.2% higher than the Crofton, Ryhill and Walton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charles Avenue has the highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton and the 20th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 435.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Charles Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-12-06 | £173,486 |
| 15 Charles Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-11-18 | £165,709 |
| 11 Charles Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2024-08-23 | £179,259 |
| 4 Charles Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-08-23 | £165,000 |
| 18 Charles Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-05-15 | £168,689 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 4,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandal Magna Community Academy Belle Vue Road , Agbrigg WF1 5NF | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Charles Street , WF1 4PE | 3out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource Field Lane , Thornes WF2 7RU | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Greenhill Primary School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | 3out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlethorpe High School Kettlethorpe Hall Drive , Standbridge Lane WF2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 3,115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Academy High Street , Crofton WF4 1NF | 2out of 4 | 3,646 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,482 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Further education | 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 | 2,678 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 2,987 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School 154 Northgate , WF1 3QX | - not rated | 3,024 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX | - not rated | 3,205 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Unit 1, Heathlands Park | 276 yd | |
| Main Kitchen | Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Doncaster Road | 379 yd | |
| St Catherines Church Centre | Doncaster Road, Wakefield | 531 yd | |
| The Cabin Cafe and Sandwich Bar | 73 Doncaster Road, Wakefield | 846 yd | |
| Utopia Active | Calder Vale Road, Wakefield | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Conservative Club Ltd | 158 Doncaster Road, Wakefield | 531 yd | |
| New Brookhouse Ltd | Brook House Wmc, 221 Barnsley Road | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Palace The Original | 241, 241-243 Doncaster Road | 92 yd | |
| Lucky House | 142 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield | 247 yd | |
| Shanices | 145, 145-145A Agbrigg Road | 416 yd | |
| Zaika Pizza And Curry Bar | 133 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield | 416 yd | |
| Mr Happy | 92 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Food Plus | 102 Doncaster Road, Wakefield | 747 yd | |
| Tesco | 187 Barnsley Road, Wakefield | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Health Club (Wakefield) (Closed) Doncaster Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 332 yd |
| Agbrigg Belle Vue Community Centre MONTAGUE STREET | 333 yd | |
| Wakefield Trinity (Belle Vue Stadium) Doncaster Road | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Sandal Magna Community Academy BELLE VUE ROAD | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Sandal Cricket Club SANDAL CRICKET CLUB SANDAL CRICKET CLUB BARNSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 42.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.