Windermere Road is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 9HS 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 Windermere Road, Wakefield, WF2 9HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 9HW, WF2 9HR, WF2 9HP, WF2 0AA, WF2 9HN, WF2 9PR, WF2 0AD, WF2 9PS, WF2 9PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF2 9HS has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 51.2% | 48% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 52% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 42.6% | 41.3% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 39.7% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 40.3% | 47.1% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 38% | 32.3% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 14.2% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around WF2 9HS this area, 32.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 32.3% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 12.5% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 11.3% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 25.4% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 7.9% | 0% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 12.1% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.2% | 81.6% | -11.6% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 92.2% | 84.3% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 84.3% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windermere Road was 66.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% lower than the Wakefield North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windermere Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Wakefield North and the 433rd lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Windermere Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2024-06-19 | £111,234 |
| 15 Windermere Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2024-05-29 | £95,522 |
| 8 Windermere Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2024-05-24 | £206,416 |
| 15 Windermere Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2024-04-19 | £68,073 |
| 4 Windermere Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £106,250 | 2020-01-17 | £152,111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 2,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 4,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 5,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 5,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Academy Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flanshaw St Michaels CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary (NIJ) School Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA | - not rated | 736 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Dewsbury Road , WF2 9DD | - not rated | 1,046 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 | 1,758 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Academy Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 4out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornes House School Thornes Park , WF2 8PW | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | 3out of 4 | 2,909 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 | 3,547 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 | 1,205 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Mulberry Way , WF1 2QN | - not rated | 1,494 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 Grammar Pre-Preparatory School Margaret Street , Wakefield WF1 2DG | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wakefield the Park School Lawefield Lane , WF2 8SX | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff School at St John's Lodge 2 Leeds Road , WF1 3JT | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | 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 | 499 yd | |
| Olivers Sandwich Bar | Silcoates Street, Wakefield | 615 yd | |
| The Last Lot Cafe | Unit 3a, Depot | 642 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 855 yd | |
| Rajas Wakefield | 65 Westgate End, Wakefield | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 2 Batley Road, Wakefield | 177 yd | |
| Scarborough Arms | 173 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 236 yd | |
| Balne Lane Wmc | Balne Lane Working Mens Club, Balne Avenue | 580 yd | |
| The New Albion | The New Albion Public House, Flanshaw Lane | 755 yd | |
| Alverthorpe Working Mens Club | 99-111 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS Butties | 54, 46-64 Thirlmere Road | 216 yd | |
| Kasim's | 171, 171-171B Alverthorpe Road | 236 yd | |
| Papa Dinas | 176 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 243 yd | |
| Baxy Fish Bar | 172 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 292 yd | |
| Scufflers | 128A Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 82 Batley Road, Wakefield | 425 yd | |
| Morrisons | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 855 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 855 yd | |
| ASDA (4506) | Asda, Dewsbury Road | 855 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 319 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Sutch Playing Field DENHALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Denhale Arc DENHALE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 442 yd |
| Grasmere Road GRASMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Prison Fields VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Isobodies BATLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 856 yd |
| Wakefield St Michaels Cricket Club CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| The Gym (Wakefield) DEWSBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 941 yd |
| Hmp Wakefield LOVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 962 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 | 68.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.