Rockley Drive, Wakefield, WF2 7HH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF2 7HH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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	49.3%	48.4%	-0.9%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	50.7%	51.6%	0.9%	49.0%	2.6%

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 area around WF2 7HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	32.8%	46.1%	13.3%	37.9%	8.2%
Married: Opposite sex	32.8%	27.2%	-5.6%	44.2%	-17.0%
Separated	4.8%	3.9%	-0.9%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	17.5%	17.5%	0.0%	9.1%	8.4%
Widowed	12.2%	5.3%	-6.9%	6.1%	-0.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.2%	35.2%	-5.0%	48.4%	-13.2%
Good health	32.8%	37.4%	4.6%	33.6%	3.8%
Fair health	16.6%	16.4%	-0.2%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	7.9%	7.5%	-0.4%	4.0%	3.5%
Very bad health	2.6%	3.6%	1.0%	1.2%	2.4%

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.

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 17.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.6%	26.3%	-11.3%	18.2%	8.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.5%	12.7%	-4.8%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	22.8%	8.5%	13.4%	9.4%
Apprenticeship	7.4%	6.6%	-0.8%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	11.4%	1.3%	16.9%	-5.5%
Degree or Similar	9.5%	17.1%	7.6%	33.8%	-16.7%
Other	3.7%	3.1%	-0.6%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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)
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.1%	96.8%	-2.3%	81.4%	15.4%
Other	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.6%	0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% 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	97.4%	93.2%	-4.2%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	1.7%	5%	3.3%	6.1%	-1.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	93.2%	-4.2%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	1.3%	1.1%	-0.2%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.5%	76.7%	-7.2%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Other EU countries	2.5%	1.5%	1.0%
No passport held	24.8%	13.5%	11.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.7%	37.2%	16.5%
Christian	42.7%	46.2%	-3.5%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Not answered	1.8%	6.0%	-4.2%

Safety

Is Rockley Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rockley Drive was 107.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% higher than the Wakefield Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rockley Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Wakefield Rural and the 452nd highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WF2 7HH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Rockley Drive are based on 27 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 Rockley Drive, Wakefield, WF2 7HH

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF2 7HH

Average Price
£154,203

Semi-Detached
£154,203

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rockley Drive

Average Price
£162,248

Semi-Detached
£162,248

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rockley DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
42 Rockley Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£147,650	2022-03-23	£165,552
48 Rockley Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2022-01-28	£189,270
31 Rockley Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2021-11-12	£127,157
50 Rockley Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£65,000	2013-04-03	£117,721
42 Rockley Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£68,500	2003-07-25	£161,951

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF2 7HH

Employment

WF2 7HH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	80
Retired	42
Part-Time Employee	38
Long-Term Sick or disabled	28
Looking after home or family	14
Self-Employed	11
Other	9
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	15
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Construction	9
Transport and storage	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Information and communication	5
Education	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Manufacturing	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB	4out of 4	1,089 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU	3out of 4	3,141 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hendal Primary School Hendal Lane , Kettlethorpe WF2 7QW	2out of 4	221 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy St James Way , Crigglestone WF4 3HY	3out of 4	1,072 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School Painthorpe Lane , Crigglestone WF4 3HW	1out of 4	2,007 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School Stoney Lane , Hall Green WF4 3LZ	4out of 4	2,060 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6AS	3out of 4	2,173 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	814 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ	3out of 4	2,742 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF	2out of 4	3,119 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE	3out of 4	3,474 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP	- not rated	4,567 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH	- not rated	5,133 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pennine Camphill Community Wood Lane , Chapelthorpe WF4 3JL	- not rated	1,276 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB	- not rated	3,832 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hall Cliffe School Dovecote Lane , WF4 6BB	- not rated	4,210 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS	- not rated	5,183 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX	- not rated	5,275 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
Sandal Rugby Union Fc	Sandal R U Fc, Standbridge Lane	502 yd
The Boathouse Cafe	Pugneys Countryside Park, Asdale Road	813 yd
Costa	Asda Superstore, Asdale Road	817 yd
Mumbai Boss	Unit 1, Sandal Castle Centre Asdale Road	924 yd
Rinaldi Ristorante	Unit 8, Sandal Castle Centre Asdale Road	924 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kettlethorpe Hotel	Deffer Road, Wakefield	354 yd
The Pledwick Well Inn	434 Barnsley Road, Wakefield	750 yd
The Dam Inn	669 Barnsley Road, Newmillerdam	946 yd
The Fox and Hounds	672 Barnsley Road, Newmillerdam	1,052 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jai's	9 Hoyland Road, Wakefield	286 yd
Massimo	11 Heeley Road, Wakefield	813 yd
Pizza House	Unit 9, Sandal Castle Centre Asdale Road	924 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	Asdale Road, Wakefield	813 yd
Sushi Daily @ Asda	Asdale Road, Wakefield	813 yd
Aldi	Asdale Road, Wakefield	981 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Standbridge Lane Pitch (Closed) STANDBRIDGE LANE	grass pitches	204 yd
Slack Lane 72A 72A SLACK LANE	grass pitches	516 yd
Kettlethorpe Park (Closed)	grass pitches	562 yd
Pledwick Cricket Club Barnsley Road	grass pitches	630 yd
Kettlethorpe High School KETTLETHORPE HALL DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	724 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	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%

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	78.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WF2 7HH