Woodthorpe Park Drive, Wakefield, WF2 6HZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF2 6HZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	53.2%	3.2%	51.0%	2.2%
Male	50%	46.8%	-3.2%	49.0%	-2.2%

Partnership Status

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 6HZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% 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	17%	21.8%	4.8%	37.9%	-16.1%
Married: Opposite sex	68.1%	62.5%	-5.6%	44.2%	18.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Separated	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	9.8%	5.4%	-4.4%	9.1%	-3.7%
Widowed	3.6%	7.9%	4.3%	6.1%	1.8%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	62.7%	58.6%	-4.1%	48.4%	10.2%
Good health	27.5%	32.7%	5.2%	33.6%	-0.9%
Fair health	8.4%	6.9%	-1.5%	12.7%	-5.8%
Bad health	1.2%	1.8%	0.6%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 6HZ this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.7%	8.8%	0.1%	18.2%	-9.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.8%	4.6%	-5.2%	9.6%	-5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.9%	11.6%	0.7%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	2.5%	0.3%	5.3%	-2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	18.3%	6.0%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	51.4%	52.1%	0.7%	33.8%	18.3%
Other	4.7%	2.1%	-2.6%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	4.9%	5.8%	0.9%	3.1%	2.7%
Pakistani	1.7%	3%	1.3%	2.7%	0.3%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
White	91.9%	89.1%	-2.8%	81.4%	7.7%
Arab	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.7% 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	92.2%	92.7%	0.5%	83.2%	9.5%
European Union	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	6.1%	-4.6%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	4%	5.1%	1.1%	5.6%	-0.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.9%	92.7%	0.8%	83.2%	9.5%
10+ Years	0.3%	6.3%	6.0%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	0%	-4.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.3%	76.7%	17.6%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
No passport held	4.2%	13.5%	-9.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.4%	37.2%	-11.8%
Christian	62.2%	46.2%	16.0%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	3%	1.7%	1.3%
Muslim	4.2%	6.5%	-2.3%
Sikh	2.4%	0.9%	1.5%
Not answered	2.1%	6.0%	-3.9%

Safety

Is Woodthorpe Park Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodthorpe Park Drive was 28.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.9% lower than the Wakefield South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Woodthorpe Park Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Wakefield South and the 141st lowest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£66,800

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in WF2 6HZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Woodthorpe Park Drive are based on 61 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wakefield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Woodthorpe Park Drive, Wakefield, WF2 6HZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF2 6HZ

Average Price
£585,495

Semi-Detached
£391,173

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£624,359

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodthorpe Park Drive

Average Price
£554,128

Semi-Detached
£406,013

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£556,596

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodthorpe Park DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Woodthorpe Park Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£565,000	2018-12-19	£774,561
18 Woodthorpe Park Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2017-01-04	£650,976
8 Woodthorpe Park Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2014-07-31	£622,619
8 Woodthorpe Park Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2013-02-13	£511,535
6 Woodthorpe Park Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£344,242	2005-01-07	£608,238

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF2 6HZ

Employment

WF2 6HZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	103
Retired	78
Self-Employed	32
Part-Time Employee	30
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	25
Education	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Financial and insurance activities	16
Construction	14
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	13
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Other	2
Transport and storage	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU	3out of 4	1,919 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB	4out of 4	3,038 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU	- not rated	4,362 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School Barnsley Road , WF2 6AS	- not rated	718 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walton Junior School School Lane , Walton WF2 6PA	- not rated	1,183 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield Castle Grove Infant School Pinfold Lane , Sandal WF2 7LN	- not rated	1,427 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walton Primary Academy The Grove , Walton WF2 6LD	3out of 4	1,466 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walton Grove Infant School The Grove , Walton WF2 6LD	- not rated	1,519 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kettlethorpe High School Kettlethorpe Hall Drive , Standbridge Lane WF2 7EL	3out of 4	1,151 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy Barnsley Road , WF2 6EQ	3out of 4	1,308 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas A Becket Catholic College Specialist Status In Humanities: With Autism Resource Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ	- not rated	1,315 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornes House School Thornes Park , WF2 8PW	- not rated	2,820 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF	4out of 4	3,335 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manygates Middle School Manygates Lane , Sandal WF2 7DQ	- not rated	1,644 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Crigglestone Middle School Hall Green , WF4 3LB	- not rated	3,601 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
CAPA College Mulberry Way , WF1 2QN	- not rated	4,075 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Margaret Street , WF1 2DH	- not rated	4,712 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kettlethorpe Middle School Hendal Lane , Kettlethorpe WF2 7QW	- not rated	2,021 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd) Wood Lane , Chapelthorpe WF4 3JL	- not rated	2,836 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cathedral Middle School Thornes Road , WF2 8QF	- not rated	3,466 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield the Park School Lawefield Lane , WF2 8SX	- not rated	3,668 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rathbone 2nd Floor Exchange House , Queen Street WF1 1JR	- not rated	4,063 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Forecatering Ltd @ Wakefield Golf Club	28 Woodthorpe Lane, Wakefield	478 yd
Castle Cafe	Sandal Castle, Manygates Lane	818 yd
Fortythree	43, 41-45A Standbridge Lane	980 yd
Whisk Ltd	5 School Lane, Walton	1,064 yd
Mumbai Boss	Unit 1, Sandal Castle Centre Asdale Road	1,066 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wakefield Golf Club	28 Woodthorpe Lane, Wakefield	478 yd
Walnut Tree Inn	Barnsley Road, Wakefield	627 yd
The Castle	343 Barnsley Road, Wakefield	747 yd
Morton Collins Brewing Co @ Star Inn	42 Standbridge Lane, Wakefield	789 yd
Devorar @ Star Inn	42 Standbridge Lane, Wakefield	789 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Pizza House	Unit 9, Sandal Castle Centre Asdale Road		1,066 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	Asdale Road, Wakefield		1,005 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wakefield Golf Club Woodthorpe Lane	golf	485 yd
Walnut Tree Inn BARNSLEY ROAD	grass pitches	555 yd
Sandal Castle Primary School BARNSLEY ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	720 yd
Sandal Rufc MILNTHORPE GREEN MILNTHORPE GREEN STANDBRIDGE LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	755 yd
The Works Fitness MILNTHORPE GREEN MILNTHORPE GREEN STANDBRIDGE LANE	health and fitness suite	763 yd
Sandal Tennis Club WALTON LANE	tennis courts	998 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	85.7%
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%

Speed Aviability

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	14.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	22.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	22.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	37.37 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	37.37 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	2.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	2.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	6.91 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.