Fall Lane is in East Ardsley, Wakefield and in Leeds district. WF3 2BG 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 Fall Lane, East Ardsley, Wakefield, WF3 2BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF3 2LR, WF3 2BJ, WF3 2BL, WF3 2LP, WF3 2BY, WF3 2BQ, WF3 2BW, WF3 2BE, WF3 2BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF3 2BG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 47.8% | 49.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.4% | 33.1% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 50.4% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.2% | 57% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 33.2% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -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 | 14.6% | 10.5% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 10.1% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 18% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19.1% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 35.6% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.2% | 93% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 94.4% | 95% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 95% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fall Lane was 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.8% lower than the Ardsley & Robin Hood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fall Lane has the 48th lowest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood and the 783rd lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Fall Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2024-01-22 | £160,321 |
| 50 Fall Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-07-18 | £203,670 |
| 44 Fall Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £171,500 | 2021-09-24 | £208,816 |
| 48 Fall Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2020-03-20 | £169,439 |
| 58 Fall Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2018-01-19 | £155,169 |
WF3 2BG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2BG 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 | 131 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 4,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Knoll Infant School Fall Lane , East Ardsley WF3 2BD | - not rated | 153 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ardsley Primary School Main Street , East Ardsley WF3 2BA | - not rated | 261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ardsley Junior School Main Street , East Ardsley WF3 2BA | - not rated | 261 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ardsley Primary Academy Fall Lane , East Ardsley WF3 2BA | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary School Dolphin Lane , Thorpe WF3 3DG | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton First School Middleton Park Avenue , LS10 4HU | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian School Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy Ring Road , Middleton LS10 4AX | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC School Sharp Lane , LS10 4QE | - not rated | 2,650 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Blenkinsop Middle School Sissons Terrace , Middleton LS10 4LQ | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapgate Middle School Cranmore Drive , LS10 4AW | - not rated | 3,045 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Isle Middle School Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 4,177 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 5,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 5,165 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 5,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Croft School Westerton Road , Tingley WF3 1NR | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pinderfields Hospital School Wrenthorpe Centre , Imperial Avenue WF2 0LW | - not rated | 3,243 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinderfields Hospital PRU The Wrenthorpe Centre , Imperial Avenue WF2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 3,334 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield School Broom Place , LS10 3JP | - not rated | 3,581 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Broomfield South SILC Broom Place , LS10 3JP | 3out of 4 | 3,581 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Arms | Main Street, East Ardsley | 472 yd | |
| East Ardsley Conservative Club | Chapel Street, East Ardsley | 898 yd | |
| The Nook | Lingwell Gate Lane, Lofthouse | 1,016 yd | |
| East Ardsley United Cricket And Athletic Club | Royston Hill, East Ardsley | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons | 40 Fall Lane, East Ardsley | 5 yd | |
| Main Street Fisheries | Main Street, East Ardsley | 834 yd | |
| China And Thai Express | Adjacent 58, Bradford Road | 960 yd | |
| White Rose Sandwich Co | 60 Bradford Road, East Ardsley | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Bradford Road, East Ardsley | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Arsley Celtic Fc Ground (Closed) Cave Lane | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Cave Lane MAIN STREET | grass pitches | 440 yd |
| East Ardsley Recreation Ground FORSYTHIA AVENUE | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Station Lane STATION LANE | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Thorpe Primary School DOLPHIN LANE | grass pitches | 967 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 29.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 26.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 38.16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 38.16 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.61 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.