Blackgates Drive is in Tingley, Wakefield and in Leeds district. WF3 1TE 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 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackgates Drive, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF3 1TF, WF3 1TG, WF3 1TQ, WF3 1TH, WF3 1QP, WF3 1TN, WF3 1TW, WF3 1GN, WF3 1RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF3 1TE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 49.8% | 49.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 1TE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 26.1% | 31.7% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.6% | 56.3% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 47.2% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 38% | 36.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 13.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 13% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 16% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 9.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 21.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 25.7% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.4% | 94.3% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.9% 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% | 95.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 95.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackgates Drive was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.0% lower than the Ardsley & Robin Hood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blackgates Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood and the 289th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Blackgates Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-03-07 | £338,771 |
| 18 Blackgates Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2023-06-12 | £277,451 |
| 15 Blackgates Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-06-17 | £291,655 |
| 30 Blackgates Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-06-03 | £449,167 |
| 24 Blackgates Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2020-01-13 | £448,724 |
WF3 1TE 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackgates Primary Academy Smithy Lane , Tingley WF3 1QQ | 1out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westerton Primary Academy Hesketh Lane , Tingley WF3 1AR | 4out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top Primary Academy Batley Road , West Ardsley WF3 1HD | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Primary School Middleton Park Avenue , LS10 4HU | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Bodmin Garth , LS10 4NU | 3out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Morley Academy Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0PD | 4out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy 2 St Georges Road , Middleton LS10 4UZ | - not rated | 3,533 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn School Parkside , Gipsy Lane LS11 5TT | 3out of 4 | 3,850 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 4,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 4,076 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 5,187 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenswood School Queen Street , Morley LS27 9EB | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 3,898 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Longfellow Academy Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG | - not rated | 4,558 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 4,620 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 4,634 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Riding Small Locomotive Society | 113A Bradford Road, Tingley | 554 yd | |
| Beans | 178B Westerton Road, Tingley | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Scarborough Inn | Dewsbury Road, Tingley | 859 yd | |
| The British Oak | 407 Westerton Road, Tingley | 878 yd | |
| British Oak | 407 Westerton Road, Tingley | 878 yd | |
| Tingley Working Mens Club | Bradford Road, Tingley | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Balti House | Lowry Road, West Ardsley | 155 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 35A Bradford Road, Tingley | 190 yd | |
| Tingley Chicken | 24 Fairleigh Road, West Ardsley | 484 yd | |
| Pizza Island | 26 Fairleigh Road, West Ardsley | 484 yd | |
| Tingley Athletic FC | Tingley Athletic Football Ground, Casson Avenue | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Westerton Road, Tingley | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackgates Primary School SMITHY LANE | grass pitches | 186 yd |
| Spinkwell Lane Recreation BRADFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Westerton Primary Academy HESKETH LANE | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| The Crescent Recreation Ground TINGLEY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL GROUND TINGLEY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL GROUND CASSON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,092 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.