Broadway is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 8AA is located in the Wakefield West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wakefield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broadway, Wakefield, WF2 8AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 8LU, WF2 8UN, WF2 8WF, WF2 8BD, WF2 8NY, WF2 8LT, WF2 8JG, WF2 8FB, WF2 8UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF2 8AA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 52.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47.2% | 47.7% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 31.3% | 33.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 45.6% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 9% | 8.3% | -0.7% | 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 | 42.5% | 44% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 35% | 40.2% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8AA this area, 28.6% 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 13.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.3% | 28.6% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 13.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 16.1% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 10.6% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 18.1% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 13.6% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -20.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.7% | 92.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 95.7% | 92.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 92.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadway was 178.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.4% higher than the Wakefield North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadway has the 14th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Wakefield North and the 223rd highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Broadway, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-10-21 | £203,885 |
| 13 Broadway, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,950 | 2016-09-09 | £187,664 |
| 11 Broadway, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2016-06-10 | £141,429 |
| 5 Broadway, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2015-04-02 | £168,297 |
| 13 Broadway, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £51,500 | 2001-07-31 | £202,024 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 3,793 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School St George's Road , Lupset WF2 8AA | 4out of 4 | 94 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Dewsbury Road , WF2 9DD | 2out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School The Mount , Thornes Road WF2 8QW | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Academy Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Primary Academy Northfield Lane , Horbury WF4 5DW | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlethorpe High School Kettlethorpe Hall Drive , Standbridge Lane WF2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 4,007 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 4,045 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 | 2,830 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 163 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe School Dovecote Lane , WF4 6BB | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 2,966 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX | - not rated | 3,015 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School 2 Milner Way , Ossett WF5 9JE | - not rated | 3,086 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Shop @ St Georges | Community Centre, St Georges Hall | 49 yd | |
| St George's Lunch Club | Community Centre, St Georges Hall | 49 yd | |
| The Lupset | 328 Horbury Road, Wakefield | 173 yd | |
| Jubilee Hall | Townley Road, Wakefield | 611 yd | |
| Rita's Sandwich Bar and Cafe | 279-281 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whinney Moor | 220 Horbury Road, Wakefield | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenshah Tandoori & Munchi's | 9 Townley Road, Wakefield | 354 yd | |
| Snack Shack | 12 Townley Road, Wakefield | 390 yd | |
| The Cod Father | 117 Townley Road, Wakefield | 843 yd | |
| Pizza Amore | 201B Horbury Road, Wakefield | 850 yd | |
| Eat 88 | 201A Horbury Road, Wakefield | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | George-A-Green Court, Wakefield | 982 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 319 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Community Centre BROADWAY | 128 yd | |
| Snapethorpe Primary School BROADWAY | grass pitches | 241 yd |
| Empire Stores (Closed) Empire Buildings Empire Buildings Horbury Road | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| City Of Wakefield Golf Course HORBURY ROAD | golf | 829 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.