Old Heybeck Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1DW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF3 1DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.4%	51.7%	2.3%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	50.6%	48.3%	-2.3%	49.0%	-0.7%

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 1DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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	24.3%	29.4%	5.1%	37.9%	-8.5%
Married: Opposite sex	63%	58.1%	-4.9%	44.2%	13.9%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.5%	2%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	5.6%	5.6%	0.0%	9.1%	-3.5%
Widowed	3.9%	5%	1.1%	6.1%	-1.1%

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	57%	47.3%	-9.7%	48.4%	-1.1%
Good health	30.5%	34.6%	4.1%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	7%	13.9%	6.9%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	4.4%	3.7%	-0.7%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.8%	16.4%	0.6%	18.2%	-1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	9.2%	-4.2%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18%	14.8%	-3.2%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	7.2%	0.9%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	18.8%	4.4%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	27.8%	31.3%	3.5%	33.8%	-2.5%
Other	4.2%	2.3%	-1.9%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0.3%	3.7%	3.4%	3.1%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	98.8%	93.8%	-5.0%	81.4%	12.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	96.5%	97.4%	0.9%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	2.6%	0.6%	-2.0%	6.1%	-5.5%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	2%	1.4%	5.6%	-3.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	97.4%	0.9%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.2%	76.7%	18.5%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
No passport held	4%	13.5%	-9.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.6%	37.2%	6.4%
Christian	47.9%	46.2%	1.7%
Hindu	2.8%	1.7%	1.1%
Sikh	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Old Heybeck Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Heybeck Lane was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% lower than the Ardsley & Robin Hood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Old Heybeck Lane has the 37th lowest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood and the 611th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.1%.

🔎 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 1DW, 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 Old Heybeck Lane are based on 27 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 Old Heybeck Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1DW

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF3 1DW

Average Price
£388,153

Semi-Detached
£214,437

Terraced
£149,223

Detached
£540,194

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Heybeck Lane

Average Price
£364,110

Semi-Detached
£401,095

Terraced
£172,074

Detached
£545,944

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£786,442

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Heybeck LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
35B Old Heybeck Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£775,000	2025-05-16	£774,237
35A Old Heybeck Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£675,000	2024-10-11	£692,677
13 Old Heybeck Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2022-02-04	£219,732
27 Old Heybeck Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£110,000	2018-11-06	£156,110
23 Old Heybeck Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£94,950	2017-11-24	£139,518

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF3 1DW

Employment

WF3 1DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	109
Retired	83
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	10
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Construction	23
Education	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Manufacturing	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Other	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	2,507 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG	- not rated	4,421 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU	3out of 4	4,913 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY	- not rated	5,071 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hill Top Primary School Batley Road , West Ardsley WF3 1HD	- not rated	114 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hill Top Primary Academy Batley Road , West Ardsley WF3 1HD	3out of 4	114 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westerton Primary School Hesketh Lane , Tingley WF3 1AR	- not rated	1,125 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westerton Primary Academy Hesketh Lane , Tingley WF3 1AR	3out of 4	1,125 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lydgate Junior and Infant School Lydgate Road , Soothill WF17 6EY	- not rated	1,947 yd	Community school	No	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	4,113 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	1,826 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodkirk High Specialist Science School Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ	- not rated	1,826 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Ossett High School Gawthorpe Lane , Gawthorpe WF5 9BS	- not rated	2,095 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Earlsheaton Technology College Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW	- not rated	3,530 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW	3out of 4	3,530 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	3,840 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE	- not rated	4,871 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	3,834 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS	- not rated	4,525 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	4,334 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS	3out of 4	2,095 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Redwood Croft School Westerton Road , Tingley WF3 1NR	- not rated	2,249 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP	3out of 4	3,454 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Primary Pupil Referral Service Park Road , WF17 5LP	- not rated	3,454 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Zakaria Muslim Girls' High School 111 Warwick Road , WF17 6AJ	- not rated	3,460 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mosaic Community Cafe	Ebenezer Methodist Church, Haigh Moor Road	681 yd
Bake n Butties	1114 Leeds Road, Woodkirk	824 yd
Woodkirk Valley Country Club	1172 Dewsbury Road, Tingley	985 yd
Tingley Methodist Church	Westerton Road, Tingley	988 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hare And Hounds	7 Batley Road, Tingley		174 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Capri Home Dining	Woodkirk Valley Country Club, Unit Top		1,038 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Joe G'S Fitness Centre (Closed) Dewsbury Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts	1,038 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	61.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	61.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	61.1%

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	39.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	48.48 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	48.48 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	8.45 Mbit/s

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