Woodland Rise is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 9DN is located in the Wakefield North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wakefield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodland Rise, Wakefield, WF2 9DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 9DL, WF2 9JX, WF2 9EU, WF2 9DR, WF2 9FA, WF2 9QA, WF2 9JU, WF2 9JY, WF2 9DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF2 9DN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.4% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 30.3% | 32.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 47.8% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 10.1% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 36.1% | 51.2% | 15.1% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 33.8% | -6.7% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 11.5% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| 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 | 26.2% | 17.5% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8.6% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.6% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 31.1% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 7% | 6.0% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97% | 86.4% | -10.6% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 98.3% | 90.8% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 5.7% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 90.6% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodland Rise was 65.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.7% lower than the Wakefield North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodland Rise has the 11th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Wakefield North and the 429th lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Woodland Rise, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-12-08 | £435,413 |
| 5 Woodland Rise, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2024-07-05 | £268,536 |
| 5 Woodland Rise, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £311,750 | 2024-01-26 | £337,382 |
| 15 Woodland Rise, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2023-05-19 | £373,767 |
| 5 Woodland Rise, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2016-06-23 | £315,592 |
WF2 9DN 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 | 176 |
| Retired | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 2,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 3,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 4,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 4,699 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 Dewsbury Road , WF2 9DD | - not rated | 524 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Dewsbury Road , WF2 9DD | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Academy Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flanshaw St Michaels CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary (NIJ) School Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA | - not rated | 632 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterton Junior and Infants School Waterton Road , Lupset WF2 8LZ | - not rated | 924 yd | Community 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 | 1,901 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Academy Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 4out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury School - A Specialist Language College Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 4,020 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Mulberry Way , WF1 2QN | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Centre St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Middle School Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield the Park School Lawefield Lane , WF2 8SX | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rita's Sandwich Bar and Cafe | 279-281 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 512 yd | |
| Three Flames Limited | 270 Wakefield Road, Ossett | 692 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Goldsmith Avenue, Ossett | 728 yd | |
| Jubilee Hall | Townley Road, Wakefield | 729 yd | |
| Silkwood Farm Pub | Mothers Way, Ossett | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle | 161 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield | 424 yd | |
| Alverthorpe Working Mens Club | 99-111 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield | 598 yd | |
| The New Albion | The New Albion Public House, Flanshaw Lane | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cod Father | 117 Townley Road, Wakefield | 483 yd | |
| Happy Choice | 221 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield | 487 yd | |
| Abduls | 151 Broadway, Wakefield | 594 yd | |
| Victoria Sandwich | 145 Broadway, Wakefield | 594 yd | |
| RS Butties | 54, 46-64 Thirlmere Road | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 319 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 512 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness (Wakefield) FRYERS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Grasmere Road GRASMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Thornes Junior Football Club QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.