South View is in Tingley, Wakefield and in Leeds district. WF3 1HW is located in the Ardsley & Robin Hood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Morley and Outwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South View, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF3 1HB, WF3 1HD, WF3 1FE, WF3 1WD, WF3 1HS, WF3 1HT, WF3 1DX, WF3 1DU, WF3 1HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF3 1HW 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 | 54.3% | 51.4% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.6% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 1HW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 30.2% | 28.8% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 56.4% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 50.2% | 51% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 31.4% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 13% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 28.4% | 20.6% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 8.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.3% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 29.8% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.4% | 92.5% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 98.1% | 96.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 97.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South View was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.4% lower than the Ardsley & Robin Hood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South View has the 56th lowest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood and the 917th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 South View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-03-03 | £149,861 |
| 5 South View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £144,995 | 2022-04-05 | £166,105 |
| 1 South View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2019-09-13 | £159,127 |
| 5 South View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-02-01 | £162,904 |
| 2 South View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £111,500 | 2005-09-26 | £203,379 |
WF3 1HW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WF3 1HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 5,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Top Primary Academy Batley Road , West Ardsley WF3 1HD | 3out of 4 | 99 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westerton Primary Academy Hesketh Lane , Tingley WF3 1AR | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackgates Primary Academy Smithy Lane , Tingley WF3 1QQ | 1out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydgate Junior and Infant School Lydgate Road , Soothill WF17 6EY | 3out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School Leeds Road , Shaw Cross WF12 7HP | 3out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodkirk Academy Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 3,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Morley Academy Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0PD | 4out of 4 | 3,750 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 4,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 4,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | 3out of 4 | 4,477 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 3,622 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenswood School Queen Street , Morley LS27 9EB | - not rated | 3,707 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 3,757 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School 2 Milner Way , Ossett WF5 9JE | - not rated | 3,919 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosaic Community Cafe | Ebenezer Methodist Church, Haigh Moor Road | 441 yd | |
| Tingley Methodist Church | Westerton Road, Tingley | 910 yd | |
| Bake n Butties | 1114 Leeds Road, Woodkirk | 1,094 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare And Hounds | 7 Batley Road, Tingley | 147 yd | |
| The British Oak | 407 Westerton Road, Tingley | 1,004 yd | |
| British Oak | 407 Westerton Road, Tingley | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westerton Primary Academy HESKETH LANE | grass pitches | 1,032 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.