Hastings Avenue is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 7JZ 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 Hastings Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 7JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 7JX, WF2 7JU, WF2 7BY, WF2 7LG, WF2 7DB, WF2 7LF, WF2 7LD, WF2 7LQ, WF2 7DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF2 7JZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 56% | 49.4% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 44% | 50.6% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 7JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 42.5% | 48% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 29.7% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 14.1% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 48.2% | 42.5% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.2% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 15.2% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 7JZ this area, 31.1% 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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 31.1% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 15.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 10.7% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 18.4% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 7% | 6.2% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 85.7% | 84.4% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 67.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 67.7% | -17.5% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 23.6% | 16.3% | 6.1% | 17.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 67.7% | -17.5% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 19.7% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.1% | 76.7% | -36.6% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 17.3% | 1.3% | 16.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.6% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hastings Avenue was 186.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 191.7% higher than the Crofton, Ryhill and Walton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hastings Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton and the 204th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Hastings Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2023-10-20 | £130,709 |
| 41 Hastings Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-11-20 | £123,240 |
| 41 Hastings Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2017-11-27 | £123,124 |
| 22 Hastings Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2015-08-20 | £122,151 |
| 22 Hastings Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2012-11-12 | £120,017 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 3,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 , Thornes WF2 7RU | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandal Magna Community Academy Belle Vue Road , Agbrigg WF1 5NF | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School The Mount , Thornes Road WF2 8QW | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Charles Street , WF1 4PE | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlethorpe High School Kettlethorpe Hall Drive , Standbridge Lane WF2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 3,280 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 3,810 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School 154 Northgate , WF1 3QX | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY | - not rated | 3,110 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 3,286 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspiring Community CIC | 26 Duke Of York Avenue, Wakefield | 124 yd | |
| Twenty 12 | Manygates Education Centre, Manygates Lane | 270 yd | |
| Aagrah Restaurant | 108 Barnsley Road, Wakefield | 553 yd | |
| Sandal Cricket Club | Barnsley Road, Wakefield | 677 yd | |
| Nuffield Health & Wellbeing | Nuffield Health And Wellbeing, Calder Island Way | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brookhouse Ltd | Brook House Wmc, 221 Barnsley Road | 629 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Calder Island Wakefield | Calder Island Public House, Calder Island Way | 882 yd | |
| The Castle | 343 Barnsley Road, Wakefield | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPH - Hazara Pizza House | 16 Portobello Road, Wakefield | 398 yd | |
| Baltic Foods | 2-2A Manygates Lane, Wakefield | 626 yd | |
| Nergz Pizza Grill | 96 Barnsley Road, Wakefield | 649 yd | |
| Sandal Chippy Woods | 42 Sparable Lane, Wakefield | 782 yd | |
| Mr Happy | 92 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 187 Barnsley Road, Wakefield | 623 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandal Cricket Club SANDAL CRICKET CLUB SANDAL CRICKET CLUB BARNSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Wakefield Thornes Cricket Club WAKEFIELD THORNES CRICKET CLUB WAKEFIELD THORNES CRICKET CLUB FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Sandal Magna Community Academy BELLE VUE ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Secondary School BARNSLEY ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wakefield) CALDER ISLAND WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 863 yd |
| Wakefield Football Centre UNIT 2 UNIT 2 HEADWAY BUSINESS PARK | artificial grass pitch | 922 yd |
| Sandal Castle Primary School BARNSLEY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,074 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% |
| Median download speed | 61 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.