Langdale Drive is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 9EL 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 Langdale Drive, Wakefield, WF2 9EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 9EW, WF2 9EQ, WF2 9EH, WF2 9EP, WF2 9EG, WF2 9PH, WF2 9ED, WF2 9EE, WF2 9EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF2 9EL is primarily male, with 54.4% 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 | 49.8% | 45.6% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 54.4% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 9EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 40.4% | 51.1% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 31.5% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 39.2% | 40% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 35.8% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 16.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 9EL this area, 32% 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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39% | 32% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 14.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.5% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 8.2% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 10.5% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 17.4% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 86.4% | -12.1% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 96.2% | 88.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 88.7% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Langdale Drive was 76.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.7% lower than the Wakefield North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Langdale Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Wakefield North and the 505th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Langdale Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2025-01-03 | £172,441 |
| 59 Langdale Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-09-13 | £144,106 |
| 63 Langdale Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-10-08 | £175,111 |
| 15 Langdale Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-10-15 | £146,643 |
| 13 Langdale Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,200 | 2019-04-15 | £79,485 |
WF2 9EL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 3,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 4,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CofE Academy Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School Flanshaw Road , Flanshaw WF2 0AS | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Dewsbury Road , WF2 9DD | 2out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Lawefield Primary School Lawefield Lane , WF2 8ST | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs St Paul's Drive , Alverthorpe WF2 0BT | 2out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 2,976 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | 4out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 3,609 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,953 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 | 1,487 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY | - not rated | 1,844 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Elim Community Church | The Denhale Active Recreation Centre, Denhale Avenue | 322 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 612 yd | |
| Rita's Sandwich Bar and Cafe | 279-281 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 711 yd | |
| The Last Lot Cafe | Unit 3a, Depot | 894 yd | |
| Rajas Wakefield | 65 Westgate End, Wakefield | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Arms | 173 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 451 yd | |
| Red Lion | 2 Batley Road, Wakefield | 543 yd | |
| The Magnet | 75 Cross Lane, Wakefield | 643 yd | |
| St Michaels Snooker Club | 1A Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 710 yd | |
| Balne Lane Wmc | Balne Lane Working Mens Club, Balne Avenue | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS Butties | 54, 46-64 Thirlmere Road | 277 yd | |
| Darnley Fisheries | 96 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 423 yd | |
| The Tasty Dish / MK's | 74 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 435 yd | |
| China Flavour | 70 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 435 yd | |
| Sandwich Station | 168 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 612 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 612 yd | |
| ASDA (4506) | Asda, Dewsbury Road | 612 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 319 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 711 yd | |
| Aldi | 82 Batley Road, Wakefield | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Sutch Playing Field DENHALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Denhale Arc DENHALE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 252 yd |
| Wakefield St Michaels Cricket Club CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| The Gym (Wakefield) DEWSBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Grasmere Road GRASMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Prison Fields VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Thornes Park Athletics Stadium THORNES PARK THORNES PARK HORBURY ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 960 yd |
| Hmp Wakefield LOVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,041 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 242.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 99.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.