Flanshaw Crescent is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 9LD 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 Flanshaw Crescent, Wakefield, WF2 9LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 9LQ, WF2 9LG, WF2 9LE, WF2 9LL, WF2 9LH, WF2 9LJ, WF2 9JW, WF2 9JN, WF2 9LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF2 9LD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% 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 | 53.7% | 55.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 44.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 | 39.3% | 36.6% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 41.2% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 11.1% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 5.1% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 37.8% | 36.4% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 35.4% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 15.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 7.8% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
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 9LD this area, 35% 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 13.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.9% | 35% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 12.9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 16.1% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.4% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.8% | 13.4% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -20.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.7% | 88.1% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 92.2% | 90.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 90.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 76.7% | -16.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 32.5% | 13.5% | 19.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Flanshaw Crescent was 107.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.1% lower than the Wakefield North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Flanshaw Crescent has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Wakefield North and the 431st highest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Flanshaw Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-01-31 | £129,120 |
| 21 Flanshaw Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-07-22 | £233,189 |
| 29 Flanshaw Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2019-05-30 | £162,987 |
| 27 Flanshaw Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2018-09-26 | £157,891 |
| 21 Flanshaw Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2016-10-28 | £185,653 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 3,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 3,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 3,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 4,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 5,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 499 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flanshaw St Michaels CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary (NIJ) School Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA | - not rated | 499 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School Flanshaw Road , Flanshaw WF2 0AS | 2out of 4 | 601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Dewsbury Road , WF2 9DD | - not rated | 680 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Dewsbury Road , WF2 9DD | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,864 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Academy Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 4out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornes House School Thornes Park , WF2 8PW | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 2,962 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 | 3,873 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 | 1,822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Mulberry Way , WF1 2QN | - not rated | 2,056 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 | 1,342 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Centre St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Hill House School Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe Primary School 7 Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Other independent 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 | 672 yd | |
| Wakefield Elim Community Church | The Denhale Active Recreation Centre, Denhale Avenue | 886 yd | |
| The Deli Spot | 219 Batley Road, Wakefield | 891 yd | |
| Jubilee Hall | Townley Road, Wakefield | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle | 161 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield | 284 yd | |
| Alverthorpe Working Mens Club | 99-111 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield | 303 yd | |
| The New Albion | The New Albion Public House, Flanshaw Lane | 579 yd | |
| Red Lion | 2 Batley Road, Wakefield | 784 yd | |
| Scarborough Arms | 173 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Choice | 221 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield | 268 yd | |
| RS Butties | 54, 46-64 Thirlmere Road | 426 yd | |
| Sun Bo | 151 Batley Road, Wakefield | 573 yd | |
| Al Fresco | 11A Wellington Street, Wakefield | 577 yd | |
| Curry Pot/Pizzalino | 151A Batley Road, Wakefield | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 82 Batley Road, Wakefield | 568 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 319 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 672 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grasmere Road GRASMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Isobodies BATLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| Edward Sutch Playing Field DENHALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Denhale Arc DENHALE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Wakefield St Michaels Cricket Club CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 35.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.