Flanshaw Way is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 9LP 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 Way, Wakefield, WF2 9LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 9TR, WF2 9TP, WF2 9TE, WF2 9TW, WF2 9HY, WF2 9TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF2 9LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.2% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.8% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 31.6% | 39.5% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 31.1% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 13% | 16.8% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 8% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 42.5% | 41.2% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 35.8% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 15.7% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 9LP this area, 29% 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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 29% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 5.5% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 19.7% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 19.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.4% | 95.3% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 93.4% | 94.9% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 95.6% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 14% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Flanshaw Way was 254.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.9% higher than the Wakefield North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Flanshaw Way has the 6th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Wakefield North and the 107th highest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 155.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 8 Flanshaw Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2024-05-15 | £1,934,756 |
| Park 40 Flanshaw Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £10,500,000 | 2022-07-21 | £10,735,714 |
| Gordon'S Tyre Depot Flanshaw Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,875,000 | 2022-01-18 | £2,024,515 |
| H Charlesworth & Co Ltd Flanshaw Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £2,150,000 | 2021-03-19 | £2,420,562 |
| Unit 10 Flanshaw Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2017-04-28 | £631,233 |
WF2 9LP 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 3,766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 4,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 4,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 5,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs St Paul's Drive , Alverthorpe WF2 0BT | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Academy Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flanshaw St Michaels CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary (NIJ) School Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Dewsbury Road , WF2 9DD | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Dewsbury Road , WF2 9DD | 3out of 4 | 1,153 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 | 2,501 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Academy Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 4out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury School - A Specialist Language College Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 4,570 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 | 2,454 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Mulberry Way , WF1 2QN | - not rated | 2,758 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 | 1,257 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Hill House School Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe Primary School 7 Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Centre St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silkwood Farm Pub | Mothers Way, Ossett | 559 yd | |
| Total Fitness Club Cafe | Total Fitness Uk Limited, Fryersway | 690 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Goldsmith Avenue, Ossett | 699 yd | |
| The Deli Spot | 219 Batley Road, Wakefield | 716 yd | |
| Three Flames Limited | 270 Wakefield Road, Ossett | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle | 161 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield | 447 yd | |
| Alverthorpe Working Mens Club | 99-111 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield | 465 yd | |
| The New Albion | The New Albion Public House, Flanshaw Lane | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kowloon Wakefield Ltd | 221 Batley Road, Wakefield | 716 yd | |
| Blue Marlin | 179A Batley Road, Wakefield | 752 yd | |
| Ferrara Takeaway | 184-184C Batley Road, Wakefield | 790 yd | |
| Curry Pot/Pizzalino | 151A Batley Road, Wakefield | 807 yd | |
| Al Fresco | 11A Wellington Street, Wakefield | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 82 Batley Road, Wakefield | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness (Wakefield) FRYERS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 642 yd |
| Isobodies BATLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Grasmere Road GRASMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Low Laithes Golf Club LOWLAITHES GOLF HOUSE LOWLAITHES GOLF HOUSE PARK MILL LANE | golf | 1,072 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.18 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.71 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.