Calder Vale Road is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF1 5PH 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 Calder Vale Road, Wakefield, WF1 5PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF1 5PH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 44.5% | 48.8% | 4.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 55.5% | 51.2% | -4.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 5PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 51.3% | 50.5% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 33.2% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 52.8% | 54.6% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 34.9% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 7.6% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 5PH this area, 3.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 3.8% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 13.7% | -7.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 22.4% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 45% | 17.8% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 15.3% | 2.9% | -12.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 89.6% | 77.2% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 71.6% 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 | 66.2% | 71.6% | 5.4% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 24.1% | 12.7% | -11.4% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.2% | 71.8% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 16% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.1% | 6.5% | -10.6% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 3.5% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 11.1% | 1.3% | 9.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Calder Vale Road was 237.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 290.7% higher than the Crofton, Ryhill and Walton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Calder Vale Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton and the 125th highest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2 Greens Industrial Park Calder Vale Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-03-31 | £235,054 |
WF1 5PH 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 | 180 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 4,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 5,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Charles Street , WF1 4PE | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Greenhill Primary School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Heath View Community Primary School JIN Irwin Crescent , Eastmoor WF1 4QY | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath View Academy Irwin Crescent , Eastmoor WF1 4QY | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 4,904 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 | 1,441 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic College Specialist Status In Humanities: With Autism Resource Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | - not rated | 1,955 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy Barnsley Road , WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornes House School Thornes Park , WF2 8PW | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Community 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 | 1,772 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPA College Mulberry Way , WF1 2QN | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rathbone 2nd Floor Exchange House , Queen Street WF1 1JR | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane School , Ivy Lane WF1 4AZ | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School 154 Northgate , WF1 3QX | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wakefield the Park School Lawefield Lane , WF2 8SX | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utopia Active | Calder Vale Road, Wakefield | 253 yd | |
| The Cabin Cafe and Sandwich Bar | 73 Doncaster Road, Wakefield | 568 yd | |
| Rivas Restaurant | 1B Tavern Street, Wakefield | 695 yd | |
| Rainbow Playrooms | Hebble Wharf, Navigation Walk | 750 yd | |
| The Pizza Yard | 212-214 Kirkgate, Wakefield | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Inn | Bridge Street, Wakefield | 624 yd | |
| Belle Vue Conservative Club Ltd | 158 Doncaster Road, Wakefield | 789 yd | |
| Fernandes Brewery Tap And Bier Keller, The Old Malt House | 5 Avison Yard, Wakefield | 879 yd | |
| Harewood Arms | Harewood Arms Public House, 101 Kirkgate | 907 yd | |
| Rocking Horse | Barden Road, Wakefield | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benny's | Calder House, Calder Vale Road | 483 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza @ Unit 4 | Triangle House, 257 Kirkgate | 514 yd | |
| Ramzey's | 83-85 Doncaster Road, Wakefield | 568 yd | |
| Bigfellas Pizzeria | 65 Doncaster Road, Wakefield | 568 yd | |
| Cafe Vie (Taste Buds) | Cafe, Kirkgate Railway Station | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Food Plus | 102 Doncaster Road, Wakefield | 645 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 5 And 6, Ings Road | 882 yd | |
| Iceland | 45 Kirkgate, Wakefield | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield City Club (Closed) Brunswick Street | 735 yd | |
| Muscle Matters Ltd (Closed) The Dancer The Dancer Peterson Road | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Oasis Health Club (Wakefield) (Closed) Doncaster Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 913 yd |
| Wakefield Trinity (Belle Vue Stadium) Doncaster Road | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Woodhouse Road | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Sun Lane Leisure SUN LANE LEISURE SUN LANE LEISURE SUN LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,038 yd |
| Sporting Bodies Gym (Closed) Waterfront House Waterfront House New Brunswick Street | health and fitness suite | 1,051 yd |
| Sun Lane Swimming Pool (Closed) Sun Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,063 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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.