Cherrytree Drive is in Walton, Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 6LG is located in the Crofton, Ryhill and Walton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemsworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cherrytree Drive, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 6LB, WF2 6LN, WF2 6LF, WF2 6LW, WF2 6LQ, WF2 6LJ, WF2 6LE, WF2 6LP, WF2 6LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF2 6LG 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 | 52.8% | 51.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.3% | 1.1% | 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 6LG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 23.6% | 23.5% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 53.8% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 9% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 10.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 45.7% | 41.9% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 36.6% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 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 | 21.1% | 18.5% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 5.9% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 17.1% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 8.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 12.2% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 36.5% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.9% | 92.5% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 98.1% | 92.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 93.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherrytree Drive was 18.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.5% lower than the Crofton, Ryhill and Walton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cherrytree Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cherrytree Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2025-09-30 | £221,319 |
| 9 Cherrytree Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-12-23 | £284,800 |
| 17 Cherrytree Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £31,000 | 2017-07-25 | £39,170 |
| 7 Cherrytree Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2015-08-06 | £201,137 |
| 5 Cherrytree Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,995 | 2012-12-14 | £225,662 |
The percentage of retired residents living in WF2 6LG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 4,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 4,809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Primary Academy The Grove , Walton WF2 6LD | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Grove Infant School The Grove , Walton WF2 6LD | - not rated | 341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Primary School The Grove , Walton WF2 6LD | - not rated | 341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Junior School School Lane , Walton WF2 6PA | - not rated | 508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School Barnsley Road , WF2 6AS | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic College Specialist Status In Humanities: With Autism Resource Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy Barnsley Road , WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton High School - Specialists In Maths and Computing: With Visual Impairment Resource High Street , Crofton WF4 1NF | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Academy High Street , Crofton WF4 1NF | 3out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlethorpe High School Kettlethorpe Hall Drive , Standbridge Lane WF2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,668 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Middle School Hall Green , WF4 3LB | - not rated | 5,005 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPA College Mulberry Way , WF1 2QN | - not rated | 4,923 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory School Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | - not rated | 2,736 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enrich Academy Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | 2out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | - not rated | 2,849 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlethorpe Middle School Hendal Lane , Kettlethorpe WF2 7QW | - not rated | 3,598 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd) Wood Lane , Chapelthorpe WF4 3JL | - not rated | 4,207 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH Kitchen @ Charles Waterton House | 6 Almond Avenue, Walton | 360 yd | |
| Whisk Ltd | 5 School Lane, Walton | 646 yd | |
| The Park Restaurant and Grill | The Balk, Walton | 740 yd | |
| Waterton Park Golf Club | The Balk, Walton | 740 yd | |
| Waterton Park Hotel | Kayes Hotels Ltd, The Balk | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | 144 Shay Lane, Walton | 211 yd | |
| Walton Arlfc | Walton Sports And Social Club, Shay Lane | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 17 Cherry Tree Drive, Walton | 0 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walton Community Centre & Recreation Ground SHAY LANE | grass pitches | 210 yd |
| Walton Parish Recreation Ground SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 508 yd |
| Waterton Park Golf Club THE BALK | golf | 741 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.