Plumpton Place is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 9QZ 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 Plumpton Place, Wakefield, WF2 9QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 9RA, WF2 9QX, WF2 9RB, WF2 9QT, WF2 9RD, WF2 9RL, WF2 9QS, WF2 9NJ, WF2 8TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF2 9QZ is primarily male, with 89.5% of the population 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 | 45.9% | 10.5% | -35.4% | 51.0% | -40.5% |
| Male | 54.1% | 89.5% | 35.4% | 49.0% | 40.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF2 9QZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.9% | 52.8% | 15.9% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 18.9% | -28.7% | 44.2% | -25.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 21.7% | 15.3% | 9.1% | 12.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (58.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.8% | 23.2% | -15.6% | 48.4% | -25.2% |
| Good health | 44.2% | 35% | -9.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 28.2% | 17.7% | 12.7% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 11.4% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 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.
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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 22.7% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 16.7% | 8.5% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 17.2% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 12.1% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 19.5% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 15% | 4.8% | -10.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 35% | 12% | -23.0% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 57.8% | 75.5% | 17.7% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 64.3% | 81.7% | 17.4% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 15.6% | 5.2% | -10.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17% | 9.3% | -7.7% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.9% | 81.7% | 17.8% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 12.3% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 1.7% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 1.4% | -14.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.6% | 76.7% | -24.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 38.6% | 13.5% | 25.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Other religion | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plumpton Place was 52.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.4% lower than the Stanley and Outwood East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plumpton Place has the 44th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East and the 352nd lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Plumpton Place, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,500 | 2006-11-09 | £159,102 |
| 9 Plumpton Place, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2006-10-16 | £136,529 |
| 3 Plumpton Place, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2005-11-02 | £123,368 |
| 23 Plumpton Place, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2005-06-03 | £139,511 |
| 17 Plumpton Place, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2004-10-20 | £138,009 |
WF2 9QZ 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.
| Other | 528 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 4,661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Lawefield Primary School Lawefield Lane , WF2 8ST | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School Flanshaw Road , Flanshaw WF2 0AS | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Academy Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School Belgravia Road , WF1 3JP | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Dewsbury Road , WF2 9DD | 2out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | 4out of 4 | 3,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 3,413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 799 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX | - not rated | 965 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School 154 Northgate , WF1 3QX | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajas Wakefield | 65 Westgate End, Wakefield | 145 yd | |
| Bear Kitchen | 89-91 Westgate End, Wakefield | 145 yd | |
| Sabura | 160 Westgate, Wakefield | 374 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 413 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1, Wakefield Westgate Railway Station | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterloo | 101 Westgate End, Wakefield | 145 yd | |
| The White Hart | 77 Westgate End, Wakefield | 145 yd | |
| The Wagon | 45 Westgate End, Wakefield | 163 yd | |
| St Michaels Snooker Club | 1A Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 212 yd | |
| Redoubt | 28 Horbury Road, Wakefield | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Phoenix | 1 Plumpton Place, Wakefield | 2 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chai | 63 Westgate End, Wakefield | 136 yd | |
| Cloud Lobby (above) | 49 Westgate End, Wakefield | 143 yd | |
| Westys | 49 Westgate End, Wakefield | 143 yd | |
| Piazzo Pizza Ltd | 79-83 Westgate End, Wakefield | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA (4506) | Asda, Dewsbury Road | 413 yd | |
| Morrisons | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 413 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 413 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1b Westgate Retail And Leisure Park, Ings Road | 478 yd | |
| Continental Food Store | 125 Westgate, Wakefield | 565 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prison Fields VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Hmp Wakefield LOVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 374 yd |
| The Gym (Wakefield) DEWSBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| Denhale Arc DENHALE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Wakefield) (Closed) Unit 7 Unit 7 Burgage Square | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Thornes Park Athletics Stadium THORNES PARK THORNES PARK HORBURY ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Edward Sutch Playing Field DENHALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Thornes Park LAWEFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Wakefield St Michaels Cricket Club CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Gallery Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Market Street | health and fitness suite | 773 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.