Shayfield Lane is in Carlton, Wakefield and in Leeds district. WF3 3RH is located in the Rothwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Elmet and Rothwell. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shayfield Lane, Carlton, Wakefield, WF3 3RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF3 3TN, WF3 3RF, WF3 3RQ, WF3 3FY, WF3 3RA, WF3 3TW, WF3 3RN, WF3 3QU, WF3 3QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF3 3RH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 50.6% | 52.1% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.9% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 3RH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 26.7% | 28.8% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 55.3% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (86%) 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 | 49.7% | 50.4% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 35.6% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11.3% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.3% | 14.4% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8.4% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 16.9% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 38.1% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97.7% | 97.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 97.1% | 97.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shayfield Lane was 40.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.8% lower than the Ardsley & Robin Hood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shayfield Lane has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood and the 612th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Shayfield Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2018-04-27 | £473,773 |
| 4 Shayfield Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2006-10-24 | £461,919 |
| 5 Shayfield Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2004-08-27 | £531,959 |
| 7 Shayfield Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2004-06-18 | £491,302 |
| 2 Shayfield Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2001-09-07 | £415,776 |
WF3 3RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Primary School New Road , Carlton WF3 3RE | 2out of 4 | 227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Primary School Leeds Road , Robin Hood WF3 3BG | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Primary School Carlton Lane , Rothwell LS26 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Royds Lane , Rothwell LS26 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Junior School Cornwall Crescent , Wood Lane LS26 0RA | 3out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy 2 St Georges Road , Middleton LS10 4UZ | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | 4out of 4 | 4,011 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn John Charles Academy Old Run Road , LS10 2JU | 1out of 4 | 4,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield South SILC Broom Place , LS10 3JP | 3out of 4 | 2,940 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 3,374 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Leeds Academy Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 3,456 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Middleton Road , Belle Isle LS10 3JA | - not rated | 3,514 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinderfields Hospital PRU The Wrenthorpe Centre , Imperial Avenue WF2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 5,048 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHA Cafe Northfield | Northfield Community Centre, 2 Northfield Place | 892 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | 383 Leeds Road, Lofthouse | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Unicorn Bar And Kitchen | Unicorn Inn, Main Street | 364 yd | |
| Carlton Social Club | Main Street, Carlton | 370 yd | |
| Rosebud Inn | 22 Westfield Road, Rothwell | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Garden | 178 Leadwell Lane, Robin Hood | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carlton Rec - Shayfields SHAYFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 168 yd |
| Carlton Cricket Club TOWN STREET | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Carlton Athletic Fc TOWN STREET | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Northfield Avenue Recreation Ground NORTHFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Rothwell Primary School CARLTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,001 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.