Westerton Road, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1BB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF3 1BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	51.4%	0.1%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	48.7%	48.6%	-0.1%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WF3 1BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.2%	24.4%	-0.8%	37.9%	-13.5%
Married: Opposite sex	61.4%	57.3%	-4.1%	44.2%	13.1%
Separated	2%	1.1%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	4.1%	8%	3.9%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	7.3%	9.2%	1.9%	6.1%	3.1%

Health

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	51.9%	52.1%	0.2%	48.4%	3.7%
Good health	30%	30.2%	0.2%	33.6%	-3.4%
Fair health	15.5%	11.4%	-4.1%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	1.9%	4.4%	2.5%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	1.2%	0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 WF3 1BB this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.6%	9.7%	-13.9%	18.2%	-8.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13%	6.6%	-6.4%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	17.9%	3.7%	13.4%	4.5%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	10.5%	5.2%	5.3%	5.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.1%	17.5%	0.4%	16.9%	0.6%
Degree or Similar	25.2%	36.2%	11.0%	33.8%	2.4%
Other	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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)
Indian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.4%	96.8%	-1.6%	81.4%	15.4%
Other	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.2% 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	99.4%	96.2%	-3.2%	83.2%	13.0%
European Union	0%	1%	1.0%	6.1%	-5.1%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.6%	1.6%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99%	96.8%	-2.2%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0%	3.2%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.6%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.2%	76.7%	17.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	5.1%	13.5%	-8.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	58.1%	46.2%	11.9%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Westerton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westerton Road was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% lower than the Ardsley & Robin Hood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Westerton Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood and the 439th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in WF3 1BB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Westerton Road are based on 283 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Westerton Road, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1BB

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF3 1BB

Average Price
£342,351

Semi-Detached
£237,114

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£354,044

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westerton Road

Average Price
£268,042

Semi-Detached
£243,561

Terraced
£189,259

Detached
£386,999

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£823,185

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westerton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
384 Westerton Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£312,500	2024-04-26	£338,062
386 Westerton Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2024-04-19	£519,264
475 Westerton Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2023-06-30	£242,968
471 Westerton Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2020-11-19	£254,211
386 Westerton Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2018-07-18	£224,383

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF3 1BB

Employment

WF3 1BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WF3 1BB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Retired	86
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	23
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Construction	20
Education	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Manufacturing	14
Transport and storage	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Real estate activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN	- not rated	2,192 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG	- not rated	5,341 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westerton Primary School Hesketh Lane , Tingley WF3 1AR	- not rated	268 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westerton Primary Academy Hesketh Lane , Tingley WF3 1AR	3out of 4	268 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hill Top Primary School Batley Road , West Ardsley WF3 1HD	- not rated	835 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hill Top Primary Academy Batley Road , West Ardsley WF3 1HD	3out of 4	835 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blackgates Infant School Bradford Road , Tingley WF3 1QS	- not rated	1,237 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Middleton First School Middleton Park Avenue , LS10 4HU	- not rated	3,402 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodkirk Academy Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ	3out of 4	926 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodkirk High Specialist Science School Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ	- not rated	926 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Morley Academy Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0PD	- not rated	2,989 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Morley High School Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0PD	- not rated	2,989 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Ossett High School Gawthorpe Lane , Gawthorpe WF5 9BS	- not rated	3,016 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John Blenkinsop Middle School Sissons Terrace , Middleton LS10 4LQ	- not rated	3,111 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE	- not rated	4,200 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE	- not rated	2,957 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT	- not rated	4,873 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS	- not rated	5,042 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD	- not rated	4,246 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Redwood Croft School Westerton Road , Tingley WF3 1NR	- not rated	1,856 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Queenswood School Queen Street , Morley LS27 9EB	- not rated	2,907 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS	3out of 4	3,016 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP	3out of 4	3,565 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Primary Pupil Referral Service Park Road , WF17 5LP	- not rated	3,565 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tingley Methodist Church	Westerton Road, Tingley	127 yd
Woodkirk Valley Country Club	1172 Dewsbury Road, Tingley	576 yd
Beans	178B Westerton Road, Tingley	882 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The British Oak	407 Westerton Road, Tingley	363 yd
British Oak	407 Westerton Road, Tingley	363 yd
Bulls Head Inn	Dewsbury Road, Tingley	409 yd
Hare And Hounds	7 Batley Road, Tingley	818 yd
New Scarborough Inn	Dewsbury Road, Tingley	866 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fusian Kitchen	Cragg Lee, Syke Road	301 yd
Tingley Chinese Takeaway	1 Syke Parade, Dewsbury Road	416 yd
Tingley Chinese	1 - 2 Syke Parade, Dewsbury Road	417 yd
Capri Home Dining	Woodkirk Valley Country Club, Unit Top	495 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Westerton Primary Academy HESKETH LANE	grass pitches	261 yd
Joe G'S Fitness Centre (Closed) Dewsbury Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts	497 yd
Woodkirk Valley Sports Club DEWSBURY ROAD	grass pitches	660 yd
Woodkirk Academy WOODKIRK ACADEMY WOODKIRK ACADEMY REIN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	935 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	62.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.