Green Lane is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 9AB is located in the Wrenthorpe and Outwood West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Morley and Outwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 9FB, WF2 0BQ, WF2 0AJ, WF2 9UG, WF2 9UA, WF2 9UF, WF2 9JH, WF2 0TP, WF2 0BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF2 9AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents 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 | 52.9% | 52.1% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 47.1% | 47.9% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 29.5% | 36.8% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 34% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 17.5% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 9.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 47.9% | 39.9% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 39.2% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 23% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 7.7% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 14.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 21.1% | 12.2% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 22% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.5% | 91.5% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 95.8% | 93.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 93.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.4% lower than the Wakefield North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Green Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Wakefield North and the 226th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Green Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-05-31 | £428,033 |
| Blue Light Cottage, 8 Green Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-12-01 | £386,923 |
| Blue Light Cottage, 8 Green Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-12-01 | £423,895 |
| 4 Green Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-05-11 | £182,003 |
| Blue Light Cottage, 8 Green Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £3,140 | 2016-11-07 | £4,212 |
WF2 9AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 4,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs St Paul's Drive , Alverthorpe WF2 0BT | 2out of 4 | 230 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School Flanshaw Road , Flanshaw WF2 0AS | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Academy Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jerry Clay Academy Jerry Clay Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0NP | 4out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Dewsbury Road , WF2 9DD | 2out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | 4out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 3,574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 3,999 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 4,119 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 652 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe Primary School 7 Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinderfields Hospital PRU The Wrenthorpe Centre , Imperial Avenue WF2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deli Spot | 219 Batley Road, Wakefield | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Albion | The New Albion Public House, Flanshaw Lane | 123 yd | |
| Alverthorpe Working Mens Club | 99-111 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield | 486 yd | |
| The Eagle | 161 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield | 659 yd | |
| Red Lion | 2 Batley Road, Wakefield | 918 yd | |
| Scarborough Arms | 173 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Marlin | 179A Batley Road, Wakefield | 35 yd | |
| Ferrara Takeaway | 184-184C Batley Road, Wakefield | 72 yd | |
| Curry Pot/Pizzalino | 151A Batley Road, Wakefield | 167 yd | |
| Al Fresco | 11A Wellington Street, Wakefield | 213 yd | |
| Kowloon Wakefield Ltd | 221 Batley Road, Wakefield | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 82 Batley Road, Wakefield | 448 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Isobodies BATLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 59 yd |
| Grasmere Road GRASMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Silcoates School SILCOATES LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 654 yd |
| Wrenthorpe Recreation Ground (Closed) Silcoates Lane | grass pitches | 1,083 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.