Grange Street is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 8TF 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 Grange Street, Wakefield, WF2 8TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 8TG, WF2 8TB, WF2 8TN, WF2 8TQ, WF2 8TD, WF2 8SZ, WF2 8TA, WF2 8TS, WF2 9RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF2 8TF is primarily male, with 58.4% of the population 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 | 45% | 41.6% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -9.4% |
| Male | 55% | 58.4% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 9.4% |
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 | 34.7% | 37.1% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 25.2% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 15.7% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 8.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (53.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 25.6% | 21.3% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -27.1% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 32.6% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 25.2% | 27.6% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 14.9% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 14.5% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 10.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 8TF this area, 40.7% 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 14.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 40.7% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 22.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 13.4% | 4.7% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 10.5% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 8.6% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 14.4% | -3.4% | 33.8% | -19.4% |
| Other | 13.6% | 2.9% | -10.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 8.5% | 7.2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.4% | 87.8% | 6.4% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 72.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 72.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 18.6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 12.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.1% | 72.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 16.3% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 1.8% | -5.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.9% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.8% | 76.7% | -22.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 12.1% | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 28.3% | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Street was 225.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.8% higher than the Wakefield West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grange Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Wakefield West and the 142nd highest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 148.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Grange Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-02-21 | £189,696 |
| 32 Grange Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2024-02-09 | £113,437 |
| 10 Grange Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-09-26 | £171,222 |
| 34 Grange Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-08-03 | £140,242 |
| 2 Grange Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £13,000 | 2020-06-18 | £16,364 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 4,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 4,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 5,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawefield Infants School Lawefield Lane , WF2 8ST | - not rated | 238 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawefield Junior School Lawefield Lane , WF2 8ST | - not rated | 238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Lawefield Primary School Lawefield Lane , WF2 8ST | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Academy Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flanshaw St Michaels CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary (NIJ) School Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral School Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | - not rated | 907 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Academy Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | - not rated | 907 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 4out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornes House School Thornes Park , WF2 8PW | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield City High School - A Specialist Maths and Computing College Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | - not rated | 2,942 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manygates Middle School Manygates Lane , Sandal WF2 7DQ | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPA College Mulberry Way , WF1 2QN | - not rated | 889 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield the Park School Lawefield Lane , WF2 8SX | - not rated | 360 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Middle School Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | - not rated | 907 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone 2nd Floor Exchange House , Queen Street WF1 1JR | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School Margaret Street , Wakefield WF1 2DG | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajas Wakefield | 65 Westgate End, Wakefield | 201 yd | |
| Bear Kitchen | 89-91 Westgate End, Wakefield | 201 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 268 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Westgate Retail And Leisure Park Colinsway, Wakefield | 507 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Westgate Retail And Leisure Park Colinsway, Wakefield | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redoubt | 28 Horbury Road, Wakefield | 120 yd | |
| Westgate Common Working Mens Club | Park Grove Road, Wakefield | 125 yd | |
| The Waterloo | 101 Westgate End, Wakefield | 201 yd | |
| The White Hart | 77 Westgate End, Wakefield | 201 yd | |
| St Michaels Snooker Club | 1A Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munshis | 5 Horbury Road, Wakefield | 80 yd | |
| Wakefield Pizza & Kebab | 2A Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 180 yd | |
| Piazzo Pizza Ltd | 79-83 Westgate End, Wakefield | 201 yd | |
| Ali's Cuisine | 61A Westgate End, Wakefield | 201 yd | |
| Freddy's Chicken & Pizza | 61 Westgate End, Wakefield | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA (4506) | Asda, Dewsbury Road | 268 yd | |
| Morrisons | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 268 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 268 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1b Westgate Retail And Leisure Park, Ings Road | 516 yd | |
| Continental Food Store | 125 Westgate, Wakefield | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Wakefield) DEWSBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 235 yd |
| Thornes Park Athletics Stadium THORNES PARK THORNES PARK HORBURY ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 309 yd |
| Thornes Park LAWEFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Wakefield St Michaels Cricket Club CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Wakefield College (Thornes Park Campus) (Closed) Thornes Park | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Prison Fields VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Denhale Arc DENHALE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Hmp Wakefield LOVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 693 yd |
| Edward Sutch Playing Field DENHALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Wakefield) DENBY DALE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 842 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.