Rishworth Close is in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 0SQ 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 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rishworth Close, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 0JL, WF2 0JJ, WF2 0JT, WF2 0JZ, WF2 0JW, WF2 0NA, WF2 0JU, WF2 0JS, WF2 0JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF2 0SQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WF2 0SQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.8% | 21.7% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.4% | 59.6% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 8.3% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 39.4% | 44.3% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 43.8% | 38% | -5.8% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 13.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 17.3% | 12.3% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 7.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14.5% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 41.2% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 93.7% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 97.3% | 95.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 60.1% | 46.2% | 13.9% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rishworth Close was 14.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% lower than the Wrenthorpe and Outwood West average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Rishworth Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West and the 44th lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Rishworth Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-12-04 | £212,438 |
| 23 Rishworth Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2024-03-08 | £236,155 |
| 7 Rishworth Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-11-17 | £263,242 |
| 11 Rishworth Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-06-09 | £244,545 |
| 21 Rishworth Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2020-01-17 | £273,607 |
WF2 0SQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WF2 0SQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 3,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 3,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 4,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 4,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 5,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrenthorpe Junior School Wrenthorpe Road , Wrenthorpe WF2 0JS | - not rated | 100 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenthorpe Academy Imperial Avenue , Wrenthorpe WF2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenthorpe Primary School Imperial Avenue , Wrenthorpe WF2 0LW | - not rated | 310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenthorpe Infant School Imperial Avenue , Wrenthorpe WF2 0LW | - not rated | 310 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 | 350 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 | 5,433 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 | 1,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Grange College of Technology Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | - not rated | 3,631 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Academy Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | - not rated | 3,631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 4out of 4 | 3,784 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 5,188 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Blenkinsop Middle School Sissons Terrace , Middleton LS10 4LQ | - not rated | 5,380 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 | 2,167 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Mulberry Way , WF1 2QN | - not rated | 2,787 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 PRU The Wrenthorpe Centre , Imperial Avenue WF2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinderfields Hospital School Wrenthorpe Centre , Imperial Avenue WF2 0LW | - not rated | 308 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Hill House School Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB | - not rated | 397 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe Primary School 7 Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB | - not rated | 397 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 793 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 | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Wheel Inn | Wrenthorpe Road, Wakefield | 162 yd | |
| The New Pot Oil | Wrenthorpe Road, Wakefield | 250 yd | |
| Wrenthorpe Sports And Social Club | 48 Wrenthorpe Road, Wakefield | 433 yd | |
| Wheel Inn | 282 Bradford Road, Wrenthorpe | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Vegan | 281 Bradford Road, Wakefield | 505 yd | |
| Tillybods Sandwich Shop | 327 Bradford Road, Wrenthorpe | 624 yd | |
| Royal Spice | 187 Bradford Road, Wakefield | 646 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wrenthorpe Academy IMPERIAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| Wrenthorpe Recreation Ground (Closed) Silcoates Lane | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Jerry Clay Academy JERRY CLAY LANE | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Wrenthorpe Cricket Club Bradford Road | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Wrenthorpe Park Wrenthorpe Road | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Silcoates School SILCOATES LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 794 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 | 36.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.