Fairleigh Road, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1PP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF3 1PP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.1%	52.8%	-2.3%	51.0%	1.8%
Male	44.9%	47.2%	2.3%	49.0%	-1.8%

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 area around WF3 1PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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	31.2%	42.7%	11.5%	37.9%	4.8%
Married: Opposite sex	42.9%	35.2%	-7.7%	44.2%	-9.0%
Separated	2%	2.8%	0.8%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	11.7%	9.9%	-1.8%	9.1%	0.8%
Widowed	12.2%	9.4%	-2.8%	6.1%	3.3%

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	41.2%	43.8%	2.6%	48.4%	-4.6%
Good health	31%	31.5%	0.5%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	19.7%	17.6%	-2.1%	12.7%	4.9%
Bad health	5.1%	6%	0.9%	4.0%	2.0%
Very bad health	2.9%	1.1%	-1.8%	1.2%	-0.1%

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 1PP this area, 29.9% 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 17.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.1%	29.9%	-5.2%	18.2%	11.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.5%	11.2%	-9.3%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	15.9%	1.3%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	5.1%	2.2%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	17.3%	4.1%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	7.3%	17.8%	10.5%	33.8%	-16.0%
Other	6.3%	2.8%	-3.5%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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	2.2%	1.1%	-1.1%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	2.6%	1.1%	0.9%	1.7%
White	96%	93.6%	-2.4%	81.4%	12.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.4% 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	93.8%	94.4%	0.6%	83.2%	11.2%
European Union	2.6%	2.6%	0.0%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	2.6%	0.4%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	94%	0.2%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0%	4.5%	4.5%	9.8%	-5.3%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0%	-4.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.2%	76.7%	-2.5%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	23.2%	13.5%	9.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	56.2%	37.2%	19.0%
Christian	40.4%	46.2%	-5.8%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Fairleigh Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairleigh Road was 142.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.2% higher than the Ardsley & Robin Hood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fairleigh Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood and the 707th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WF3 1PP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Fairleigh Road are based on 35 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 Fairleigh Road, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1PP

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF3 1PP

Average Price
£189,998

Semi-Detached
£189,998

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fairleigh Road

Average Price
£175,342

Semi-Detached
£175,342

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fairleigh Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Fairleigh Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2024-03-11	£200,216
30 Fairleigh Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,500	2022-07-22	£217,230
42 Fairleigh Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£171,000	2022-01-05	£201,209
25 Fairleigh Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2021-06-11	£187,705
34 Fairleigh Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£154,000	2020-10-16	£195,720

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF3 1PP

Employment

WF3 1PP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	79
Retired	31
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Other	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Manufacturing	17
Construction	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Transport and storage	11
Education	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Information and communication	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Other	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	2

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	870 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blackgates Primary Academy Smithy Lane , Tingley WF3 1QQ	- not rated	166 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blackgates Primary School Smithy Lane , Tingley WF3 1QQ	- not rated	302 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blackgates Primary School Smithy Lane , Tingley WF3 1QQ	- not rated	302 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blackgates Infant School Bradford Road , Tingley WF3 1QS	- not rated	578 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westerton Primary School Hesketh Lane , Tingley WF3 1AR	- not rated	1,187 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	2,157 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	1,629 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodkirk High Specialist Science School Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ	- not rated	1,629 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE	- not rated	2,893 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy Ring Road , Middleton LS10 4AX	3out of 4	3,362 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Morley Academy Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0PD	- not rated	3,618 yd	Academy converter	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	1,904 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE	- not rated	2,893 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clapgate Middle School Cranmore Drive , LS10 4AW	- not rated	4,291 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Belle Isle Middle School Middleton Road , LS10 3JA	- not rated	5,015 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	3,234 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT	- not rated	4,344 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	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	508 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Queenswood School Queen Street , Morley LS27 9EB	- not rated	3,342 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS	3out of 4	3,824 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pinderfields Hospital School Wrenthorpe Centre , Imperial Avenue WF2 0LW	- not rated	4,314 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sunny Hill House School Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB	- not rated	4,352 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
West Riding Small Locomotive Society	113A Bradford Road, Tingley	393 yd
Beans	178B Westerton Road, Tingley	598 yd
CB Imports Ltd - Coffee Shop	Country Baskets, Ardsley Mills	918 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
East And West Ardsley Social Club	Common Lane, East Ardsley	831 yd
The British Oak	407 Westerton Road, Tingley	1,071 yd
British Oak	407 Westerton Road, Tingley	1,071 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tingley Chicken	24 Fairleigh Road, West Ardsley	119 yd
Pizza Island	26 Fairleigh Road, West Ardsley	119 yd
The Balti House	Lowry Road, West Ardsley	512 yd
Fortune Inn	35A Bradford Road, Tingley	537 yd
Sun Kong Chinese Takeaway	65 Westerton Road, Tingley	736 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Westerton Road, Tingley		369 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Blackgates Primary School SMITHY LANE	grass pitches	276 yd
Spinkwell Lane Recreation BRADFORD ROAD	grass pitches	470 yd
The Crescent Recreation Ground TINGLEY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL GROUND TINGLEY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL GROUND CASSON AVENUE	grass pitches	847 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	42.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	80.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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