Cricketers Approach is in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 0JH 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 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cricketers Approach, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 0JP, WF2 0NU, WF2 0TA, WF2 0QH, WF2 0LJ, WF2 0TB, WF2 0LH, WF2 0LT, WF2 0LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF2 0JH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.1% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.9% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 33.5% | 34.6% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 46.9% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 9.1% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 49.8% | 39.5% | -10.3% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 45.1% | 15.4% | 33.6% | 11.5% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 11.9% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18.3% | 15.3% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 7.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 17.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 18.5% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 32.1% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.5% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 98% | 96.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 96.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cricketers Approach was 208.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 254.9% higher than the Wrenthorpe and Outwood West average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cricketers Approach has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West and the 159th highest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Cricketers Approach, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-11-28 | £121,332 |
| 47 Cricketers Approach, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-09-04 | £120,723 |
| 59 Cricketers Approach, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2024-07-24 | £92,870 |
| 55 Cricketers Approach, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-12-20 | £121,022 |
| 49 Cricketers Approach, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-05-27 | £116,021 |
WF2 0JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 141 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 3,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 3,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 4,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 4,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrenthorpe Academy Imperial Avenue , Wrenthorpe WF2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenthorpe Primary School Imperial Avenue , Wrenthorpe WF2 0LW | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenthorpe Infant School Imperial Avenue , Wrenthorpe WF2 0LW | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenthorpe Junior School Wrenthorpe Road , Wrenthorpe WF2 0JS | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Wrenthorpe Jerry Clay Lane Junior and Infant School Jerry Clay Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0NP | - not rated | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton First School Middleton Park Avenue , LS10 4HU | - not rated | 4,926 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Grange College of Technology Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | - not rated | 963 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian School Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | - not rated | 3,570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 3,570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield City High School - A Specialist Maths and Computing College Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | - not rated | 4,019 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Blenkinsop Middle School Sissons Terrace , Middleton LS10 4LQ | - not rated | 4,887 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE | - not rated | 5,118 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Mulberry Way , WF1 2QN | - not rated | 3,231 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinderfields Hospital School Wrenthorpe Centre , Imperial Avenue WF2 0LW | - not rated | 437 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinderfields Hospital PRU The Wrenthorpe Centre , Imperial Avenue WF2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Hill House School Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB | - not rated | 897 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe Primary School 7 Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB | - not rated | 897 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 1,308 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrenthorpe Sports Club | Wrenthorpe Cricket Ground, Bradford Road | 266 yd | |
| Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation | Kenmore Road, Wakefield | 1,007 yd | |
| Sodexo Food Services | Ball Beverage Packaging Europe, Kenmore Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrenthorpe Sports And Social Club | 48 Wrenthorpe Road, Wakefield | 263 yd | |
| Wheel Inn | 282 Bradford Road, Wrenthorpe | 413 yd | |
| New Wheel Inn | Wrenthorpe Road, Wakefield | 711 yd | |
| The New Pot Oil | Wrenthorpe Road, Wakefield | 797 yd | |
| Malt Shovel | 417 Bradford Road, Carr Gate | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tillybods Sandwich Shop | 327 Bradford Road, Wrenthorpe | 266 yd | |
| Hong Kong Vegan | 281 Bradford Road, Wakefield | 635 yd | |
| Royal Spice | 187 Bradford Road, Wakefield | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wrenthorpe Cricket Club Bradford Road | grass pitches | 120 yd |
| Wrenthorpe Academy IMPERIAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Jerry Clay Academy JERRY CLAY LANE | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Wrenthorpe Recreation Ground (Closed) Silcoates Lane | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Outwood Grange Academy POTOVENS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 945 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 | 42.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.