Primitive Street, Carlton, Wakefield, WF3 3QS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF3 3QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.6%	50.6%	-2.0%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	47.4%	49.4%	2.0%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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	30.8%	34.7%	3.9%	37.9%	-3.2%
Married: Opposite sex	51.8%	48.6%	-3.2%	44.2%	4.4%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.9%	3.5%	1.6%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	9.2%	9%	-0.2%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	5.8%	4.2%	-1.6%	6.1%	-1.9%

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	50%	50%	0.0%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	33.5%	28.7%	-4.8%	33.6%	-4.9%
Fair health	10.2%	15.3%	5.1%	12.7%	2.6%
Bad health	5.2%	4.8%	-0.4%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	1%	1.1%	0.1%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.5%	17.6%	-3.9%	18.2%	-0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.1%	11.1%	-2.0%	9.6%	1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	14.9%	-0.8%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	8.3%	2.0%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	16.6%	4.3%	16.9%	-0.3%
Degree or Similar	27.6%	28.7%	1.1%	33.8%	-5.1%
Other	3.4%	2.8%	-0.6%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	3.1%	-2.0%
Pakistani	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Other Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0.6%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	94.4%	96.9%	2.5%	81.4%	15.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.3% 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	96.4%	94.3%	-2.1%	83.2%	11.1%
European Union	0.8%	2.8%	2.0%	6.1%	-3.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	2%	0.8%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.6%	94.3%	-1.3%	83.2%	11.1%
10+ Years	0.4%	3.7%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	2%	-0.6%	1.9%	0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.7%	76.7%	10.0%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
No passport held	9.6%	13.5%	-3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.1%	37.2%	5.9%
Christian	49%	46.2%	2.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Primitive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primitive Street was 288.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 268.9% higher than the Ardsley & Robin Hood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Primitive Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood and the 201st highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 220.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,900

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in WF3 3QS, 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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 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 - 1/10 (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 - 6/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Primitive Street are based on 22 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 Primitive Street, Carlton, Wakefield, WF3 3QS

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF3 3QS

Average Price
£431,089

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£200,070

Detached
£459,966

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Primitive Street

Average Price
£446,268

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£232,343

Detached
£509,187

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Primitive Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Primitive Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£510,000	2025-07-11	£522,677
14 Primitive Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2024-04-15	£498,732
4 Primitive Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2023-01-23	£205,770
6 Primitive Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2013-08-07	£431,370
18 Primitive Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2012-10-08	£542,436

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF3 3QS

Employment

WF3 3QS 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	114
Retired	62
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Other	10
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	45
Manufacturing	31
Education	30
Human health and social work activities	29
Construction	27
Financial and insurance activities	23
Administrative and support service activities	20
Other	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Real estate activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Transport and storage	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	5
Information and communication	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carlton Primary School New Road , Carlton WF3 3RE	2out of 4	243 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rothwell Primary School Carlton Lane , Rothwell LS26 0DJ	3out of 4	872 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Royds Lane , Rothwell LS26 0BJ	4out of 4	1,338 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Robin Hood Primary School Leeds Road , Robin Hood WF3 3BG	3out of 4	1,493 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell Queensway , Rothwell LS26 0NB	3out of 4	1,613 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS	3out of 4	1,527 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX	- not rated	2,074 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy 2 St Georges Road , Middleton LS10 4UZ	- not rated	3,274 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF	4out of 4	4,333 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cockburn John Charles Academy Old Run Road , LS10 2JU	1out of 4	4,682 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broomfield South SILC Broom Place , LS10 3JP	3out of 4	3,154 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA	4out of 4	3,221 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Leeds Academy Middleton Road , LS10 3JA	3out of 4	3,631 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Southway Middleton Road , Belle Isle LS10 3JA	- not rated	3,681 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pinderfields Hospital PRU The Wrenthorpe Centre , Imperial Avenue WF2 0LW	3out of 4	5,387 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Swithens Farm Shop	The Paddock, Swithens Farm		879 yd
Dill And Bay Restaurant	19 Marsh Street, Rothwell		1,012 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Carlton Social Club	Main Street, Carlton	129 yd
The Unicorn Bar And Kitchen	Unicorn Inn, Main Street	177 yd
Rosebud Inn	22 Westfield Road, Rothwell	930 yd
The British Oak	7 Marsh Street, Rothwell	1,012 yd
Hare And Hounds Inn	Commercial Street, Rothwell	1,065 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lucky Choice	13 Marsh Street, Rothwell		1,012 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi Stores	Carlton Lane, Rothwell		703 yd
B And M Retail Ltd	73 Commercial Street, Rothwell		1,065 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Carlton Cricket Club TOWN STREET	grass pitches	477 yd
Carlton Athletic Fc TOWN STREET	grass pitches	502 yd
Carlton Rec - Shayfields SHAYFIELD DRIVE	grass pitches	605 yd
Rothwell Primary School CARLTON LANE	grass pitches	671 yd
Rothwell Windmill Youth Centre MARSH STREET		1,052 yd
Bodymania Fitness Centre MARSH STREET	health and fitness suite	1,085 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	45.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	45.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	45.5%

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	79.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	74.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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