Pinewood Avenue is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 9JR 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 Pinewood Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 9JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 9JU, WF2 9JY, WF2 9JS, WF2 9JZ, WF2 9DG, WF2 9JX, WF2 9JT, WF2 9QA, WF2 9DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF2 9JR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 53.3% | 53.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 46.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 32.2% | 32.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 50.8% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 12.7% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 44.9% | 45.4% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 38.5% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12.5% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 19.8% | 13.2% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 20% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 10.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 16.6% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 28.1% | 14.1% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0.4% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99% | 98.9% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 97.9% | 98.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 98.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pinewood Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Wakefield North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

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 Pinewood Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-11-15 | £164,880 |
| 22 Pinewood Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-02-09 | £264,319 |
| 50 Pinewood Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-07-28 | £200,793 |
| 2 Pinewood Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-05-26 | £255,078 |
| 36 Pinewood Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-12-15 | £247,976 |
WF2 9JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 3,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 3,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 3,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 4,628 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 | 355 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Dewsbury Road , WF2 9DD | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Academy Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flanshaw St Michaels CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary (NIJ) School Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA | - not rated | 398 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterton Junior and Infants School Waterton Road , Lupset WF2 8LZ | - not rated | 929 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 | 1,707 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Academy Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 4out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornes House School Thornes Park , WF2 8PW | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,808 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 | 2,105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Mulberry Way , WF1 2QN | - not rated | 2,239 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 | 1,261 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Middle School Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield the Park School Lawefield Lane , WF2 8SX | - not rated | 1,816 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 | 343 yd | |
| Jubilee Hall | Townley Road, Wakefield | 660 yd | |
| Three Flames Limited | 270 Wakefield Road, Ossett | 922 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Goldsmith Avenue, Ossett | 963 yd | |
| Silkwood Farm Pub | Mothers Way, Ossett | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle | 161 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield | 436 yd | |
| Alverthorpe Working Mens Club | 99-111 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield | 586 yd | |
| The New Albion | The New Albion Public House, Flanshaw Lane | 956 yd | |
| The Magnet | 75 Cross Lane, Wakefield | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Choice | 221 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield | 269 yd | |
| The Cod Father | 117 Townley Road, Wakefield | 420 yd | |
| RS Butties | 54, 46-64 Thirlmere Road | 729 yd | |
| Abduls | 151 Broadway, Wakefield | 802 yd | |
| Victoria Sandwich | 145 Broadway, Wakefield | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 319 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 343 yd | |
| Aldi | 82 Batley Road, Wakefield | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grasmere Road GRASMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Edward Sutch Playing Field DENHALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Denhale Arc DENHALE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Total Fitness (Wakefield) FRYERS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 997 yd |
| Wakefield St Michaels Cricket Club CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 1,012 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.