Keswick Drive is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 9HA 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 Keswick Drive, Wakefield, WF2 9HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 9EY, WF2 9HF, WF2 9HE, WF2 9HQ, WF2 9EZ, WF2 0AB, WF2 9HB, WF2 9HJ, WF2 9EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF2 9HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 33% | 39.7% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 39.7% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 42.3% | 43.8% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 29.6% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 18.5% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 7.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around WF2 9HA this area, 35.9% 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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 35.9% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 17.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 6.3% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 17.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 10.5% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 16% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.5% | 91.9% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 95.5% | 87.2% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.4% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 95.5% | 87.2% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keswick Drive was 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.7% lower than the Wakefield North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Keswick Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Wakefield North and the 413th lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Keswick Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2026-02-26 | £225,000 |
| 12 Keswick Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £213,500 | 2024-11-15 | £229,267 |
| 6 Keswick Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2024-08-02 | £227,191 |
| 11 Keswick Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-03-18 | £184,721 |
| 23 Keswick Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-07-20 | £170,988 |
WF2 9HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 2,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 3,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 3,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 5,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 5,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School Flanshaw Road , Flanshaw WF2 0AS | 2out of 4 | 301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs St Paul's Drive , Alverthorpe WF2 0BT | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Academy Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flanshaw St Michaels CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary (NIJ) School Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA | - not rated | 782 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Dewsbury Road , WF2 9DD | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,028 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Academy Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 4out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornes House School Thornes Park , WF2 8PW | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | 3out of 4 | 2,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,908 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 | 1,538 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Mulberry Way , WF1 2QN | - not rated | 1,876 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 | 1,049 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Hill House School Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe Primary School 7 Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School Margaret Street , Wakefield WF1 2DG | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 1,697 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 | 727 yd | |
| Wakefield Elim Community Church | The Denhale Active Recreation Centre, Denhale Avenue | 844 yd | |
| Olivers Sandwich Bar | Silcoates Street, Wakefield | 884 yd | |
| The Last Lot Cafe | Unit 3a, Depot | 969 yd | |
| Rita's Sandwich Bar and Cafe | 279-281 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Albion | The New Albion Public House, Flanshaw Lane | 377 yd | |
| Alverthorpe Working Mens Club | 99-111 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield | 464 yd | |
| Red Lion | 2 Batley Road, Wakefield | 493 yd | |
| The Eagle | 161 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield | 584 yd | |
| Scarborough Arms | 173 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Bo | 151 Batley Road, Wakefield | 254 yd | |
| Al Fresco | 11A Wellington Street, Wakefield | 290 yd | |
| Curry Pot/Pizzalino | 151A Batley Road, Wakefield | 340 yd | |
| RS Butties | 54, 46-64 Thirlmere Road | 343 yd | |
| Ferrara Takeaway | 184-184C Batley Road, Wakefield | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 82 Batley Road, Wakefield | 167 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 319 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grasmere Road GRASMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| Isobodies BATLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Edward Sutch Playing Field DENHALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Denhale Arc DENHALE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Silcoates School SILCOATES LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,047 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 | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.