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.
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.1% | 56.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 41.9% | 43.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.9% | 44.6% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 34.8% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 12.4% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 45.2% | 44.7% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 36% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.9% | 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 Levels | 15.9% | 14% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 17% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.7% | 14% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 82.8% | -11.0% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 92.7% | 84.2% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 84.7% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.4% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 25.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 George A Green Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2015-07-17 | £122,738 |
| 17 George A Green Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2010-01-08 | £102,375 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rita's Sandwich Bar and Cafe | 279-281 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 226 yd | |
| Jubilee Hall | Townley Road, Wakefield | 465 yd | |
| Wakefield Elim Community Church | The Denhale Active Recreation Centre, Denhale Avenue | 804 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 853 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop @ St Georges | Community Centre, St Georges Hall | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magnet | 75 Cross Lane, Wakefield | 597 yd | |
| The Whinney Moor | 220 Horbury Road, Wakefield | 792 yd | |
| The Eagle | 161 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield | 922 yd | |
| Westgate Common Working Mens Club | Park Grove Road, Wakefield | 976 yd | |
| Redoubt | 28 Horbury Road, Wakefield | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George-A-Green Fisheries | 89 George-A-Green Road, Wakefield | 411 yd | |
| The Cod Father | 117 Townley Road, Wakefield | 421 yd | |
| Happy Choice | 221 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield | 492 yd | |
| Snack Shack | 12 Townley Road, Wakefield | 659 yd | |
| The Tasty Dish / MK's | 74 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 319 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 226 yd | |
| Farmfoods | George-A-Green Court, Wakefield | 633 yd | |
| Morrisons | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 853 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 853 yd | |
| ASDA (4506) | Asda, Dewsbury Road | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield St Michaels Cricket Club CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Denhale Arc DENHALE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Edward Sutch Playing Field DENHALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| The Gym (Wakefield) DEWSBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| St George'S Community Centre BROADWAY | 985 yd | |
| Thornes Park Athletics Stadium THORNES PARK THORNES PARK HORBURY ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 999 yd |
| Snapethorpe Primary School BROADWAY | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.