Gibson Close is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 0EN is located in the Wakefield North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wakefield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gibson Close, Wakefield, WF2 0EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 0EB, WF2 0EP, WF2 0DZ, WF2 0FL, WF2 0FN, WF2 0DX, WF2 0HH, WF2 0ER, WF2 0ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF2 0EN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 60.1% | 51.6% | -8.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 39.9% | 48.4% | 8.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 36.2% | 41.9% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 30% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 15.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 6.5% | -8.7% | 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 | 36.3% | 35.6% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 36.5% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 18.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 6.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 WF2 0EN this area, 33.6% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42% | 33.6% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 11.1% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 12.1% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 8.2% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 17.9% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3.6% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 10.1% | 16.4% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78.8% | 77.9% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 77% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 77% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 15.2% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 77% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 9.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 8% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 10.6% | 1.3% | 9.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Muslim | 19% | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gibson Close was 254.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 240.2% higher than the Stanley and Outwood East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gibson Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East and the 121st highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 165.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Gibson Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2014-10-23 | £136,136 |
| 1 Gibson Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2007-04-26 | £144,939 |
| 1 Gibson Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2006-08-11 | £135,771 |
WF2 0EN 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 5,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School Flanshaw Road , Flanshaw WF2 0AS | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School Belgravia Road , WF1 3JP | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs St Paul's Drive , Alverthorpe WF2 0BT | 2out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Academy Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Lawefield Primary School Lawefield Lane , WF2 8ST | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | 4out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 3,009 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 3,824 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 4,083 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX | - not rated | 809 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School 154 Northgate , WF1 3QX | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 1,264 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivers Sandwich Bar | Silcoates Street, Wakefield | 92 yd | |
| The Last Lot Cafe | Unit 3a, Depot | 215 yd | |
| Wakefield Elim Community Church | The Denhale Active Recreation Centre, Denhale Avenue | 751 yd | |
| Starbucks | Wakefield District College, Margaret Street | 754 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1, Wakefield Westgate Railway Station | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 2 Batley Road, Wakefield | 347 yd | |
| Balne Lane Wmc | Balne Lane Working Mens Club, Balne Avenue | 353 yd | |
| Scarborough Arms | 173 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 403 yd | |
| St Michaels Snooker Club | 1A Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 937 yd | |
| The Priory Bar | 1 Back Lane, Wakefield | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Chinese Takeaway | 88 Balne Lane, Wakefield | 314 yd | |
| Papa Dinas | 176 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 332 yd | |
| Baxy Fish Bar | 172 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 397 yd | |
| Kasim's | 171, 171-171B Alverthorpe Road | 403 yd | |
| Scufflers | 128A Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 82 Batley Road, Wakefield | 720 yd | |
| ASDA (4506) | Asda, Dewsbury Road | 1,034 yd | |
| Morrisons | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 1,034 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prison Fields VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Hmp Wakefield LOVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 695 yd |
| Edward Sutch Playing Field DENHALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Denhale Arc DENHALE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Grasmere Road GRASMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Wakefield Girls High School WENTWORTH STREET | 928 yd | |
| Wrenthorpe Park Wrenthorpe Road | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Wakefield) (Closed) Unit 7 Unit 7 Burgage Square | health and fitness suite | 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 | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| 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 | 46.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.