Green End Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7AG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF2 7AG is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.2%	46.8%	-1.4%	51.0%	-4.2%
Male	51.8%	53.2%	1.4%	49.0%	4.2%

Partnership Status

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	28.6%	32.4%	3.8%	37.9%	-5.5%
Married: Opposite sex	51.7%	47.2%	-4.5%	44.2%	3.0%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.1%	2.3%	0.2%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	11.4%	12%	0.6%	9.1%	2.9%
Widowed	5.5%	6%	0.5%	6.1%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.2%	42.1%	-0.1%	48.4%	-6.3%
Good health	34.7%	39.5%	4.8%	33.6%	5.9%
Fair health	18%	14.3%	-3.7%	12.7%	1.6%
Bad health	3.9%	2.9%	-1.0%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	1.2%	0.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.9%	20.7%	-6.2%	18.2%	2.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	9.3%	-5.2%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	18.3%	2.4%	13.4%	4.9%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	7%	0.8%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.6%	19%	10.4%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	21.7%	23%	1.3%	33.8%	-10.8%
Other	6.2%	2.7%	-3.5%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Pakistani	3%	7.1%	4.1%	2.7%	4.4%
Other Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	2.4%	0.9%	-1.5%	2.5%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
White	92.2%	87.1%	-5.1%	81.4%	5.7%
Arab	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%
Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.9% 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	92.8%	88.9%	-3.9%	83.2%	5.7%
European Union	2.7%	3.8%	1.1%	6.1%	-2.3%
Africa	1.8%	0.6%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	5%	2.3%	5.6%	-0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.2%	88.4%	-3.8%	83.2%	5.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	5.5%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.3%
5-10 Years	1.8%	3.5%	1.7%	2.9%	0.6%
2-5 Years	2.1%	1.5%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	1.2%	-2.4%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.6%	76.7%	4.9%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	3.5%	1.5%	2.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.3%	37.2%	1.1%
Christian	44.7%	46.2%	-1.5%
Muslim	8.2%	6.5%	1.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	8.5%	6.0%	2.5%

Safety

Is Green End Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green End Lane was 40.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.4% lower than the Wakefield West average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Green End Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Wakefield West and the 250th lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,600

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WF2 7AG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Green End Lane are based on 22 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 Green End Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7AG

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF2 7AG

Average Price
£288,812

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£138,827

Detached
£378,804

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Green End Lane

Average Price
£300,002

Semi-Detached
£203,626

Terraced
£145,146

Detached
£402,711

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Green End LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Green End Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2025-07-16	£383,852
25 Green End Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2025-01-03	£383,852
7 Green End Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2024-10-04	£173,787
5 Green End Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£135,250	2024-06-21	£147,095
5 Green End Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2024-05-31	£125,327

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF2 7AG

Employment

WF2 7AG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	109
Retired	89
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	27
Looking after home or family	14
Unemployed	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Construction	21
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	17
Education	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Financial and insurance activities	9
Transport and storage	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

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	1,218 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU	- not rated	2,423 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB	4out of 4	3,410 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource Field Lane , WF2 7RU	3out of 4	287 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield Castle Grove Infant School Pinfold Lane , Sandal WF2 7LN	- not rated	1,288 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School The Mount , Thornes Road WF2 8QW	3out of 4	1,311 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield Sandal Magna Junior and Infants School Belle Vue Road , WF1 5NF	- not rated	1,349 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandal Magna Community Academy Belle Vue Road , Agbrigg WF1 5NF	3out of 4	1,349 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thornes House School Thornes Park , WF2 8PW	- not rated	426 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF	4out of 4	1,069 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cathedral School Thornes Road , WF2 8QF	- not rated	1,144 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cathedral Academy Thornes Road , WF2 8QF	- not rated	1,144 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy Barnsley Road , WF2 6EQ	3out of 4	1,533 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	1,021 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Crigglestone Middle School Hall Green , WF4 3LB	- not rated	4,673 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	1,700 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Margaret Street , WF1 2DH	- not rated	2,307 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cathedral Middle School Thornes Road , WF2 8QF	- not rated	1,144 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield the Park School Lawefield Lane , WF2 8SX	- not rated	1,165 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rathbone 2nd Floor Exchange House , Queen Street WF1 1JR	- not rated	1,738 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS	- not rated	2,331 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School Margaret Street , Wakefield WF1 2DG	- not rated	2,440 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Happy Days Childrens Play Centre	Unit 22, Headway Business Park	343 yd
Nuffield Health & Wellbeing	Nuffield Health And Wellbeing, Calder Island Way	431 yd
Wetherby Whaler	Calder Island Way, Wakefield	556 yd
Stork Lodge Tearooms	14 Thornes Road, Wakefield	626 yd
Bailey's Sandwich Bar	The Arches, Avondale Way	804 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Queens Arms	159 Denby Dale Road, Wakefield	390 yd
Toby Carvery Calder Island Wakefield	Calder Island Public House, Calder Island Way	556 yd
Holmfield Arms	Denby Dale Road, Wakefield	590 yd
New Brookhouse Ltd	Brook House Wmc, 221 Barnsley Road	1,065 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Parkside Sandwich Bar	169A, 169-169A Denby Dale Road	390 yd
HPH - Hazara Pizza House	16 Portobello Road, Wakefield	661 yd
Joan's Sandwich Bar	79 Thornes Lane, Wakefield	696 yd
Monckton Munchies	Monckton Road, Wakefield	700 yd
Nergz Pizza Grill	96 Barnsley Road, Wakefield	994 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	187 Barnsley Road, Wakefield		1,061 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wakefield Thornes Cricket Club WAKEFIELD THORNES CRICKET CLUB WAKEFIELD THORNES CRICKET CLUB FIELD LANE	grass pitches	153 yd
Wakefield Football Centre UNIT 2 UNIT 2 HEADWAY BUSINESS PARK	artificial grass pitch	189 yd
Nuffield Health (Wakefield) CALDER ISLAND WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	429 yd
Astar Muscle And Fitness THORNES LANE	health and fitness suite	647 yd
Sporting Bodies Gym (Closed) Waterfront House Waterfront House New Brunswick Street	health and fitness suite	969 yd
Wakefield College (Thornes Park Campus) (Closed) Thornes Park	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	972 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	54.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	54.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	54.5%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	25.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	25.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	50 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	50 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	3.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.43 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WF2 7AG