Bright Street, East Ardsley, Wakefield, WF3 2BQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF3 2BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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	51.5%	48.7%	-2.8%	51.0%	-2.3%
Male	48.5%	51.3%	2.8%	49.0%	2.3%

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 2BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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	35.4%	46.9%	11.5%	37.9%	9.0%
Married: Opposite sex	44.2%	31.1%	-13.1%	44.2%	-13.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Separated	3.1%	1.3%	-1.8%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	13.3%	14.5%	1.2%	9.1%	5.4%
Widowed	4%	4.8%	0.8%	6.1%	-1.3%

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	45.2%	44.1%	-1.1%	48.4%	-4.3%
Good health	35.3%	40.8%	5.5%	33.6%	7.2%
Fair health	15.1%	10.3%	-4.8%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	3.7%	3.3%	-0.4%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	1.2%	0.3%

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	21.2%	17%	-4.2%	18.2%	-1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	10%	-1.9%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	14.4%	-1.1%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	4%	6.1%	2.1%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	17%	5.1%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	31%	33.6%	2.6%	33.8%	-0.2%
Other	4.4%	1.7%	-2.7%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.4%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96%	96.7%	0.7%	81.4%	15.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	94.9%	97.1%	2.2%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	2.9%	2.2%	-0.7%	6.1%	-3.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	5.6%	-5.6%
British Overseas	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	97.1%	3.3%	83.2%	13.9%
10+ Years	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	9.8%	-8.3%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.2%	76.7%	6.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	14.7%	13.5%	1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.5%	37.2%	13.3%
Christian	42.9%	46.2%	-3.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Bright Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bright Street was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.5% lower than the Ardsley & Robin Hood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bright Street has the 36th lowest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood and the 595th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.9%.

🔎 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 2BQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Bright Street are based on 60 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 Bright Street, East Ardsley, Wakefield, WF3 2BQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF3 2BQ

Average Price
£166,305

Semi-Detached
£176,212

Terraced
£165,784

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bright Street

Average Price
£175,575

Semi-Detached
£219,278

Terraced
£173,275

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bright Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Bright Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£166,000	2025-11-07	£165,540
2 Bright Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2025-05-13	£118,966
24 Bright Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£157,000	2024-12-06	£162,103
32 Bright Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2024-11-07	£171,017
34 Bright Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£157,000	2024-10-21	£162,570

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF3 2BQ

Employment

WF3 2BQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	115
Retired	37
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	12
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	20
Construction	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Education	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Information and communication	7
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Mining and quarrying	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	1,427 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW	- not rated	4,529 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moor Knoll Infant School Fall Lane , East Ardsley WF3 2BD	- not rated	108 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
East Ardsley Primary School Main Street , East Ardsley WF3 2BA	- not rated	238 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
East Ardsley Junior School Main Street , East Ardsley WF3 2BA	- not rated	238 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
East Ardsley Primary Academy Fall Lane , East Ardsley WF3 2BA	3out of 4	238 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thorpe Primary School Dolphin Lane , Thorpe WF3 3DG	3out of 4	1,038 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	2,300 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rodillian School Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS	- not rated	2,273 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS	3out of 4	2,273 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE	- not rated	2,409 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Grange College of Technology Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF	- not rated	2,534 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy Ring Road , Middleton LS10 4AX	3out of 4	2,569 yd	Free schools	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	2,332 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE	- not rated	2,409 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clapgate Middle School Cranmore Drive , LS10 4AW	- not rated	3,138 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Belle Isle Middle School Middleton Road , LS10 3JA	- not rated	4,280 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	5,155 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Margaret Street , WF1 2DH	- not rated	5,222 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT	- not rated	5,284 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	1,777 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pinderfields Hospital School Wrenthorpe Centre , Imperial Avenue WF2 0LW	- not rated	3,124 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pinderfields Hospital PRU The Wrenthorpe Centre , Imperial Avenue WF2 0LW	3out of 4	3,215 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sunny Hill House School Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB	- not rated	3,515 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hall Cliffe Primary School 7 Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB	- not rated	3,515 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bedford Arms	Main Street, East Ardsley	440 yd
East Ardsley Conservative Club	Chapel Street, East Ardsley	847 yd
The Nook	Lingwell Gate Lane, Lofthouse	951 yd
East Ardsley United Cricket And Athletic Club	Royston Hill, East Ardsley	979 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Four Seasons	40 Fall Lane, East Ardsley	118 yd
Main Street Fisheries	Main Street, East Ardsley	779 yd
China And Thai Express	Adjacent 58, Bradford Road	907 yd
White Rose Sandwich Co	60 Bradford Road, East Ardsley	945 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Bradford Road, East Ardsley		1,040 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Old Arsley Celtic Fc Ground (Closed) Cave Lane	grass pitches	199 yd
Cave Lane MAIN STREET	grass pitches	376 yd
East Ardsley Recreation Ground FORSYTHIA AVENUE	grass pitches	635 yd
Station Lane STATION LANE	grass pitches	766 yd
Thorpe Primary School DOLPHIN LANE	grass pitches	1,037 yd
East Ardsley United Cricket And Athletic Club ROYSTON HILL	grass pitches	1,068 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	32.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	31.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	45.28 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	45.28 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	8.69 Mbit/s

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