Manygates Lane is in Sandal, Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 7DF is located in the Wakefield East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wakefield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manygates Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 7DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 7BX, WF2 7DE, WF1 5NY, WF2 7LQ, WF1 5PA, WF2 7LG, WF2 7JN, WF1 5NT, WF2 7JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF2 7DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47% | 48.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 30.8% | 40% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 38.7% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 22.2% | 14% | -8.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 38.3% | 35.4% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 39.5% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 16% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 7.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 7DF this area, 34.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 34.3% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 11.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13.7% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 17.2% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 7.5% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.3% | 84.7% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 77.7% 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 | 92.3% | 77.7% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 14.4% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 77.2% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 9.5% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.5% | 76.7% | -20.2% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manygates Lane was 206.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 239.6% higher than the Crofton, Ryhill and Walton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manygates Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton and the 163rd highest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Manygates Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2022-10-07 | £136,841 |
| 16 Manygates Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2015-07-22 | £122,665 |
| 16 Manygates Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2014-12-23 | £129,937 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 2,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 3,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Castle Grove Infant School Pinfold Lane , Sandal WF2 7LN | - not rated | 399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Sandal Magna Junior and Infants School Belle Vue Road , WF1 5NF | - not rated | 483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandal Magna Community Academy Belle Vue Road , Agbrigg WF1 5NF | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource Field Lane , WF2 7RU | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School Barnsley Road , WF2 6AS | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy Barnsley Road , WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 609 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 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornes House School Thornes Park , WF2 8PW | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 4out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 188 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Middle School Hall Green , WF4 3LB | - not rated | 4,699 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 | 2,281 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield the Park School Lawefield Lane , WF2 8SX | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Middle School Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone 2nd Floor Exchange House , Queen Street WF1 1JR | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 2,896 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School 154 Northgate , WF1 3QX | - not rated | 3,020 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twenty 12 | Manygates Education Centre, Manygates Lane | 186 yd | |
| Aagrah Restaurant | 108 Barnsley Road, Wakefield | 233 yd | |
| Inspiring Community CIC | 26 Duke Of York Avenue, Wakefield | 238 yd | |
| Sandal Cricket Club | Barnsley Road, Wakefield | 465 yd | |
| The Spring Community Shop & Cafe | 299 Barnsley Road, Wakefield | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brookhouse Ltd | Brook House Wmc, 221 Barnsley Road | 325 yd | |
| Belle Vue Conservative Club Ltd | 158 Doncaster Road, Wakefield | 937 yd | |
| The Castle | 343 Barnsley Road, Wakefield | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPH - Hazara Pizza House | 16 Portobello Road, Wakefield | 347 yd | |
| Baltic Foods | 2-2A Manygates Lane, Wakefield | 351 yd | |
| Nergz Pizza Grill | 96 Barnsley Road, Wakefield | 381 yd | |
| Sandal Chippy Woods | 42 Sparable Lane, Wakefield | 461 yd | |
| Mr Happy | 92 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 187 Barnsley Road, Wakefield | 318 yd | |
| Ryan Food Plus | 102 Doncaster Road, Wakefield | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandal Cricket Club SANDAL CRICKET CLUB SANDAL CRICKET CLUB BARNSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Sandal Magna Community Academy BELLE VUE ROAD | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Secondary School BARNSLEY ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Agbrigg Belle Vue Community Centre MONTAGUE STREET | 856 yd | |
| Wakefield Thornes Cricket Club WAKEFIELD THORNES CRICKET CLUB WAKEFIELD THORNES CRICKET CLUB FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Wakefield Trinity (Belle Vue Stadium) Doncaster Road | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Oasis Health Club (Wakefield) (Closed) Doncaster Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,003 yd |
| West Yorkshire Sports And Social Club SANDAL HALL CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,044 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.