Esther Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 8BY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF2 8BY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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	50.7%	49.3%	-1.4%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	49.3%	50.7%	1.4%	49.0%	1.7%

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	40%	38.2%	-1.8%	37.9%	0.3%
Married: Opposite sex	37.1%	37.8%	0.7%	44.2%	-6.4%
Separated	3.6%	2.6%	-1.0%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	14.6%	16.5%	1.9%	9.1%	7.4%
Widowed	4.6%	4.9%	0.3%	6.1%	-1.2%

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	45.4%	43.8%	-1.6%	48.4%	-4.6%
Good health	34.2%	33.2%	-1.0%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	13.4%	15.6%	2.2%	12.7%	2.9%
Bad health	4.5%	6.3%	1.8%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	2.5%	1.1%	-1.4%	1.2%	-0.1%

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 20.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.6%	27.1%	-7.5%	18.2%	8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.9%	10.2%	-7.7%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.2%	18.4%	0.2%	13.4%	5.0%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	6%	2.8%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.4%	15.4%	9.0%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	11.8%	20.3%	8.5%	33.8%	-13.5%
Other	7.9%	2.6%	-5.3%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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)
Other Asian	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	4.2%	1.7%	-2.5%	2.5%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
White	91.6%	94.3%	2.7%	81.4%	12.9%
Arab	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.9% 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	89.6%	87.9%	-1.7%	83.2%	4.7%
European Union	5.9%	9.2%	3.3%	6.1%	3.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	2.8%	0.9%	-1.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0.9%	-0.2%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.1%	87.4%	-1.7%	83.2%	4.2%
10+ Years	2.2%	6.9%	4.7%	9.8%	-2.9%
5-10 Years	2.8%	4%	1.2%	2.9%	1.1%
2-5 Years	3.9%	1.7%	-2.2%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.1%	76.7%	-10.6%
Lithuania	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Poland	6.6%	1.3%	5.3%
Other EU countries	2.3%	1.5%	0.8%
Turkey	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Middle East	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	22.2%	13.5%	8.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.4%	37.2%	4.2%
Christian	49.1%	46.2%	2.9%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Esther Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Esther Avenue was 133.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.7% lower than the Wakefield North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Esther Avenue has the 27th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Wakefield North and the 351st highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.

🔎 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. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WF2 8BY, 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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 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) - 8/10 (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 Esther Avenue are based on 30 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 Esther Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 8BY

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF2 8BY

Average Price
£154,765

Semi-Detached
£152,306

Terraced
£162,141

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Esther Avenue

Average Price
£157,854

Semi-Detached
£157,923

Terraced
£157,227

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Esther AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
99 Esther Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£168,000	2024-03-04	£180,884
17 Esther Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£142,500	2024-01-29	£156,427
37 Esther Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£161,000	2022-06-27	£177,521
95 Esther Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£126,000	2021-02-11	£161,395
95 Esther Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2019-03-29	£143,995

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF2 8BY

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	94
Part-Time Employee	43
Retired	39
Looking after home or family	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Unemployed	16
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Manufacturing	23
Human health and social work activities	18
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	13
Construction	12
Transport and storage	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	6
Education	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Information and communication	2
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	2,922 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB	4out of 4	3,905 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Michael's CofE Academy Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA	3out of 4	711 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Dewsbury Road , WF2 9DD	2out of 4	736 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School The Mount , Thornes Road WF2 8QW	3out of 4	816 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School Lawefield Lane , WF2 8ST	3out of 4	987 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School St George's Road , Lupset WF2 8AA	4out of 4	1,116 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF	2out of 4	806 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE	3out of 4	2,470 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ	3out of 4	3,304 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF	4out of 4	3,692 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kettlethorpe High School Kettlethorpe Hall Drive , Standbridge Lane WF2 7EL	3out of 4	3,851 yd	Community school	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	1,641 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH	- not rated	1,819 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB	- not rated	1,347 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX	- not rated	1,900 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS	- not rated	1,954 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School 154 Northgate , WF1 3QX	- not rated	2,209 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY	- not rated	2,209 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonalds Restaurant	Dewsbury Road, Wakefield	554 yd
Wakefield Gym Club, Sports Hall @	Wakefield College Thornes Park Centre, Horbury Road	684 yd
Wakefield Elim Community Church	The Denhale Active Recreation Centre, Denhale Avenue	787 yd
Rita's Sandwich Bar and Cafe	279-281 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield	858 yd
Rajas Wakefield	65 Westgate End, Wakefield	864 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Magnet	75 Cross Lane, Wakefield	238 yd
The Whinney Moor	220 Horbury Road, Wakefield	517 yd
Westgate Common Working Mens Club	Park Grove Road, Wakefield	555 yd
Redoubt	28 Horbury Road, Wakefield	637 yd
St Michaels Snooker Club	1A Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield	741 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Markies Ltd	122 Horbury Road, Wakefield	168 yd
George-A-Green Fisheries	89 George-A-Green Road, Wakefield	327 yd
Papa Johns Wakefield	201 Horbury Road, Wakefield	347 yd
Domino's Pizza	Domino Pizza, Horbury Road	365 yd
Pizza Amore	201B Horbury Road, Wakefield	466 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farmfoods	George-A-Green Court, Wakefield	226 yd
Morrisons	Dewsbury Road, Wakefield	554 yd
Poundstretcher	Dewsbury Road, Wakefield	554 yd
ASDA (4506)	Asda, Dewsbury Road	554 yd
Sainsbury's	319 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield	858 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wakefield St Michaels Cricket Club CROSS LANE	grass pitches	287 yd
Thornes Park Athletics Stadium THORNES PARK THORNES PARK HORBURY ROAD	athletics tracks, health and fitness suite	440 yd
The Gym (Wakefield) DEWSBURY ROAD	health and fitness suite	496 yd
Wakefield College (Thornes Park Campus) (Closed) Thornes Park	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	687 yd
Thornes Park LAWEFIELD LANE	grass pitches	725 yd
Cathedral Academy Cathedral Cottage Cathedral Cottage Thornes Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	742 yd
Wakefield The Mount Junior And Infant School THE MOUNT	grass pitches	762 yd
Denhale Arc DENHALE AVENUE	health and fitness suite	811 yd
Edward Sutch Playing Field DENHALE AVENUE	grass pitches	846 yd
Empire Stores (Closed) Empire Buildings Empire Buildings Horbury Road	grass pitches	1,042 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	145.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WF2 8BY