Old Hall Courtyard is in Heath, Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF1 5ST is located in the Normanton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Hall Courtyard, Heath, Wakefield, WF1 5ST 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 local area around WF1 5ST is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.2% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.8% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 32.5% | 26.6% | -5.9% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 47.4% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 13.5% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 52.3% | 52.3% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 31.9% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 16.3% | -11.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 8.4% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 14.7% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 15.8% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 37.9% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 7.5% | 0.5% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 0.9% | -3.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 73.1% | 91% | 17.9% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 8.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 93.5% | 15.3% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 14.9% | 3.7% | -11.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 93.9% | 18.3% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 0.5% | -8.6% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 0.9% | -6.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 65.6% | 46.2% | 19.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Hall Courtyard was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% lower than the Normanton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Hall Courtyard has the 7th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Normanton and the 287th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Old Hall Courtyard, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-01-21 | £390,707 |
| 8 Old Hall Courtyard, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2006-07-21 | £567,470 |
| 8 Old Hall Courtyard, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2005-06-24 | £586,967 |
| 8 Old Hall Courtyard, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2003-10-27 | £746,790 |
| 8 Old Hall Courtyard, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2003-03-14 | £782,294 |
WF1 5ST area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 59 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,739 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 | 1,356 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill Irwin Crescent , WF1 4QY | 2out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandal Magna Community Academy Belle Vue Road , Agbrigg WF1 5NF | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Greenhill Primary School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School Eastmoor Road , WF1 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,038 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 | 1,462 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 3,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Academy High Street , Crofton WF4 1NF | 2out of 4 | 3,814 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlethorpe High School Kettlethorpe Hall Drive , Standbridge Lane WF2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 4,215 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 | 2,434 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 2,865 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 | 1,897 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School 154 Northgate , WF1 3QX | - not rated | 2,682 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD | - not rated | 2,685 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY | - not rated | 2,773 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Thai On The Heath | King's Arms, Heath | 427 yd | |
| Utopia Active | Calder Vale Road, Wakefield | 913 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 1, Heathlands Park | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Arms | Heath, Wakefield | 487 yd | |
| Rocking Horse | Barden Road, Wakefield | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Palace The Original | 241, 241-243 Doncaster Road | 1,022 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.