Childs Road is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 0BS is located in the Wrenthorpe and Outwood West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Morley and Outwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Childs Road, Wakefield, WF2 0BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 0BP, WF2 0BN, WF2 0BJ, WF2 0DS, WF2 0AX, WF2 0BY, WF2 0BL, WF2 0AL, WF2 0AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF2 0BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 30.4% | 40.2% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 43% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 11.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 10% | 3.1% | -6.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 41% | 37.5% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 40.2% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 14.5% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 27.3% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 15% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 18.6% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 17% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 89% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 94.8% | 93.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 93.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Childs Road was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.0% lower than the Wakefield North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Childs Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Wakefield North and the 151st lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Childs Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-01-31 | £200,741 |
| 50 Childs Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-12-11 | £224,938 |
| 38 Childs Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-06-29 | £152,396 |
| 38 Childs Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-06-29 | £159,653 |
| 26 Childs Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2016-09-30 | £190,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 5,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs St Paul's Drive , Alverthorpe WF2 0BT | 2out of 4 | 423 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jerry Clay Academy Jerry Clay Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0NP | 4out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School Flanshaw Road , Flanshaw WF2 0AS | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate Brandy Carr Road , Kirkhamgate WF2 0RS | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenthorpe Academy Imperial Avenue , Wrenthorpe WF2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | 4out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 3,259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 3,981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 4,131 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 4,400 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 2,851 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 460 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe Primary School 7 Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB | - not rated | 781 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinderfields Hospital PRU The Wrenthorpe Centre , Imperial Avenue WF2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 2,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deli Spot | 219 Batley Road, Wakefield | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Albion | The New Albion Public House, Flanshaw Lane | 658 yd | |
| Alverthorpe Working Mens Club | 99-111 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield | 953 yd | |
| The New Pot Oil | Wrenthorpe Road, Wakefield | 971 yd | |
| New Wheel Inn | Wrenthorpe Road, Wakefield | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kowloon Wakefield Ltd | 221 Batley Road, Wakefield | 321 yd | |
| Blue Marlin | 179A Batley Road, Wakefield | 545 yd | |
| Ferrara Takeaway | 184-184C Batley Road, Wakefield | 547 yd | |
| Curry Pot/Pizzalino | 151A Batley Road, Wakefield | 680 yd | |
| Al Fresco | 11A Wellington Street, Wakefield | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 82 Batley Road, Wakefield | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silcoates School SILCOATES LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 368 yd |
| Isobodies BATLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Wrenthorpe Recreation Ground (Closed) Silcoates Lane | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Grasmere Road GRASMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Jerry Clay Academy JERRY CLAY LANE | grass pitches | 865 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 | 25.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.