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George A Green Road is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 8HW 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 George A Green Road, Wakefield, WF2 8HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WF2 8HN, WF2 9BZ, WF2 8HP, WF2 9DB, WF2 8HX, WF2 8HU, WF2 8HZ, WF2 9DD, WF2 8NL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF2 8HW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female58.1%56.3%-1.8% 51.0% 5.3%
Male41.9%43.7%1.8% 49.0% -5.3%

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 8HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single41.9%44.6%2.7% 37.9% 6.7%
Married: Opposite sex33.7%34.8%1.1% 44.2% -9.4%
Married: Same sex0.4%0%-0.4% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated3.1%2.6%-0.5% 2.2% 0.4%
Divorced15.5%12.4%-3.1% 9.1% 3.3%
Widowed5.4%5.6%0.2% 6.1% -0.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health45.2%44.7%-0.5% 48.4% -3.7%
Good health32.3%36%3.7% 33.6% 2.4%
Fair health14.3%14.9%0.6% 12.7% 2.2%
Bad health6.2%3.1%-3.1% 4.0% -0.9%
Very bad health2%1.3%-0.7% 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.

In the area around WF2 8HW this area, 29.5% 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 14%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications41.9%29.5%-12.4% 18.2% 11.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19.4%12.1%-7.3% 9.6% 2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.9%14%-1.9% 13.4% 0.6%
Apprenticeship4.3%7.2%2.9% 5.3% 1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.3%17%7.7% 16.9% 0.1%
Degree or Similar4.7%14%9.3% 33.8% -19.8%
Other4.7%6.1%1.4% 2.8% 3.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.3%0%-0.3% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian0.8%0.8%0.0% 3.1% -2.3%
Pakistani0%3.6%3.6% 2.7% 0.9%
Other Asian2.5%1.8%-0.7% 1.6% 0.2%
Black African1.7%4.4%2.7% 2.5% 1.9%
Other Black0%0.5%0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and African0.6%0.5%-0.1% 0.4% 0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0%2.3%2.3% 0.8% 1.5%
White93.8%82.8%-11.0% 81.4% 1.4%
Other0%3.1%3.1% 1.6% 1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92.7%84.2%-8.5% 83.2% 1.0%
European Union2.5%7.4%4.9% 6.1% 1.3%
Rest of Europe0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa2%3.6%1.6% 2.7% 0.9%
Middle East and Asia2.2%4.3%2.1% 5.6% -1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK92.4%84.7%-7.7% 83.2% 1.5%
10+ Years0.8%7.4%6.6% 9.8% -2.4%
5-10 Years2%4.6%2.6% 2.9% 1.7%
2-5 Years2.8%3.1%0.3% 2.2% 0.9%
Less than 2 years2%0.3%-1.7% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom63.4% 76.7% -13.3%
Spain1.3% 0.4% 0.9%
Lithuania1% 0.3% 0.7%
Poland4% 1.3% 2.7%
Other EU countries1.8% 1.5% 0.3%
Central and Western Africa2% 0.3% 1.7%
Middle East0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
No passport held25.5% 13.5% 12.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion52.1% 37.2% 14.9%
Christian32.5% 46.2% -13.7%
Muslim12.4% 6.5% 5.9%
Not answered3.1% 6.0% -2.9%

Safety

Is George A Green Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around George A Green Road was 74.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Wakefield North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

George A Green Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Wakefield North and the 493rd lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.6%.



🔎 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 8HW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on George A Green Road are based on 26 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 George A Green Road, Wakefield, WF2 8HW

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF2 8HW

Average Price
£108,904
Semi-Detached
£118,252
Terraced
£99,556
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for George A Green Road

Average Price
£136,249
Semi-Detached
£137,604
Terraced
£102,375
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on George A Green Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
23 George A Green Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£75,0002015-07-17 £122,738
17 George A Green Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£63,0002010-01-08 £102,375
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF2 8HW

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in WF2 8HW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee81
Part-Time Employee38
Retired37
Looking after home or family30
Student (economically inactive)19
Long-Term Sick or disabled18
Self-Employed17
Unemployed12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)11
Other7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles26
Manufacturing19
Accommodation and food service activities14
Human health and social work activities10
Construction9
Education8
Administrative and support service activities7
Transport and storage7
Other6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Financial and insurance activities2
Information and communication2
Real estate activities2
Professional, scientific and technical activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

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 3,552 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Crigglestone Nursery School
High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB
4out of 4 4,250 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Dewsbury Road , WF2 9DD
2out of 4 103 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Michael's CofE Academy
Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA
3out of 4 281 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
St George's Road , Lupset WF2 8AA
4out of 4 984 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Flanshaw Road , Flanshaw WF2 0AS
3out of 4 1,079 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School
The Mount , Thornes Road WF2 8QW
3out of 4 1,341 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 1,409 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Horbury Academy
Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE
3out of 4 2,366 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG
3out of 4 3,571 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Outwood Grange Academy
Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF
4out of 4 3,889 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Thomas
Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ
3out of 4 3,940 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wakefield College
Margaret Street , WF1 2DH
- not rated 2,024 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
CAPA College
Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP
- not rated 2,035 yd Free schools 16 to 19 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 1,130 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Silcoates School
Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD
- not rated 2,053 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School
2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX
- not rated 2,061 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Wakefield Girls' High School
Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS
- not rated 2,180 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School
158 Northgate , WF1 3QY
- not rated 2,400 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Rita's Sandwich Bar and Cafe279-281 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield226 yd
Jubilee HallTownley Road, Wakefield465 yd
Wakefield Elim Community ChurchThe Denhale Active Recreation Centre, Denhale Avenue804 yd
McDonalds RestaurantDewsbury Road, Wakefield853 yd
The Coffee Shop @ St GeorgesCommunity Centre, St Georges Hall1,013 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Magnet75 Cross Lane, Wakefield597 yd
The Whinney Moor220 Horbury Road, Wakefield792 yd
The Eagle161 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield922 yd
Westgate Common Working Mens ClubPark Grove Road, Wakefield976 yd
Redoubt28 Horbury Road, Wakefield1,003 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
George-A-Green Fisheries89 George-A-Green Road, Wakefield411 yd
The Cod Father117 Townley Road, Wakefield421 yd
Happy Choice221 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield492 yd
Snack Shack12 Townley Road, Wakefield659 yd
The Tasty Dish / MK's74 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield684 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's319 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield226 yd
FarmfoodsGeorge-A-Green Court, Wakefield633 yd
MorrisonsDewsbury Road, Wakefield853 yd
PoundstretcherDewsbury Road, Wakefield853 yd
ASDA (4506)Asda, Dewsbury Road854 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Wakefield St Michaels Cricket Club
CROSS LANE
grass pitches558 yd
Denhale Arc
DENHALE AVENUE
health and fitness suite769 yd
Edward Sutch Playing Field
DENHALE AVENUE
grass pitches774 yd
The Gym (Wakefield)
DEWSBURY ROAD
health and fitness suite863 yd
St George'S Community Centre
BROADWAY
985 yd
Thornes Park Athletics Stadium
THORNES PARK THORNES PARK HORBURY ROAD
athletics tracks, health and fitness suite999 yd
Snapethorpe Primary School
BROADWAY
grass pitches1,002 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed150 Mbit/s
Average download speed183.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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