Tew Street is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 8DR 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 Tew Street, Wakefield, WF2 8DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 8DP, WF2 8DZ, WF2 8DJ, WF2 8EA, WF2 8DW, WF2 8DN, WF2 8DX, WF2 8DS, WF2 7QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF2 8DR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.8% | 50% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 32.9% | 35.3% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 46.2% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.2% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 6.7% | -2.2% | 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 | 49.8% | 41.7% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 37.5% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 16.3% | 6.8% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 19.7% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8.8% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 13.9% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 31.5% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 8.7% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.2% | 85.4% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 92.2% | 90.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 90.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tew Street was 105.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% lower than the Wakefield West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tew Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Wakefield West and the 459th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Tew Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-09-29 | £226,259 |
| 24 Tew Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2021-07-30 | £276,771 |
| 13 Tew Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-10-10 | £244,159 |
| 13 Tew Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-06-02 | £179,656 |
| 2 Tew Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2015-08-24 | £202,112 |
WF2 8DR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WF2 8DR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 4,191 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 | 685 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Lawefield Primary School Lawefield Lane , WF2 8ST | 3out of 4 | 729 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 | 1,252 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School The Mount , Thornes Road WF2 8QW | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Greenhill Primary School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 2,476 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlethorpe High School Kettlethorpe Hall Drive , Standbridge Lane WF2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 3,671 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 | 819 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 1,432 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 | 1,450 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School 154 Northgate , WF1 3QX | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane School , Ivy Lane WF1 4AZ | - not rated | 2,288 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey's Sandwich Bar | The Arches, Avondale Way | 173 yd | |
| Kaiju Martial Arts Ltd | 4 Russell Street, Wakefield | 233 yd | |
| Thornes Lane Cafe | 86, 86-86A Thornes Lane | 238 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa | Dunelm, Cathedral Retail Park Charlesworth Way | 432 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurant | Cathedral Retail Park Charlesworth Way, Wakefield | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca Bingo | Westgate Retail And Leisure Park Colinsway, Wakefield | 506 yd | |
| The Queens Arms | 159 Denby Dale Road, Wakefield | 556 yd | |
| Holmfield Arms | Denby Dale Road, Wakefield | 586 yd | |
| The Polka Hop | 60 George Street, Wakefield | 678 yd | |
| Velvet | 12 Market Street, Wakefield | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan's Sandwich Bar | 79 Thornes Lane, Wakefield | 238 yd | |
| KFC | Westgate Retail And Leisure Park Colinsway, Wakefield | 506 yd | |
| Subway | Westgate Retail And Leisure Park Colinsway, Wakefield | 506 yd | |
| Parkside Sandwich Bar | 169A, 169-169A Denby Dale Road | 556 yd | |
| Chimes Sandwich Bar | 14 Charlotte Street, Wakefield | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Ings Road, Wakefield | 372 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 5 And 6, Ings Road | 584 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1b Westgate Retail And Leisure Park, Ings Road | 628 yd | |
| Continental Food Store | 125 Westgate, Wakefield | 834 yd | |
| Poundland | 70-72 Bishopgate Walk The Ridings Centre, Wakefield | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astar Muscle And Fitness THORNES LANE | health and fitness suite | 214 yd |
| Sporting Bodies Gym (Closed) Waterfront House Waterfront House New Brunswick Street | health and fitness suite | 310 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Wakefield) DENBY DALE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Thornes Park LAWEFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Wakefield Thornes Cricket Club WAKEFIELD THORNES CRICKET CLUB WAKEFIELD THORNES CRICKET CLUB FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Wakefield College (Thornes Park Campus) (Closed) Thornes Park | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 849 yd |
| Gallery Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Market Street | health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Wakefield Football Centre UNIT 2 UNIT 2 HEADWAY BUSINESS PARK | artificial grass pitch | 903 yd |
| Wakefield City Club (Closed) Brunswick Street | 912 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Wakefield) (Closed) Unit 7 Unit 7 Burgage Square | health and fitness suite | 1,017 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.