Stainton Lane is in Carlton, Wakefield and in Leeds district. WF3 3RP 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 Stainton Lane, Carlton, Wakefield, WF3 3RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF3 3RS, WF3 3TP, WF3 3RW, WF3 3QS, LS26 0SX, LS26 0SU, LS26 0RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF3 3RP 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stainton Lane 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.
Stainton Lane 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bungalow Stainton Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-04-14 | £305,994 |
| Avon Cottage Stainton Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £515,500 | 2022-03-11 | £585,398 |
| Albion Cottage Stainton Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2001-12-07 | £414,861 |
| Ropery House Stainton Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 1999-09-03 | £512,510 |
| 4A Stainton Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1997-07-31 | £169,009 |
WF3 3RP 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Primary School New Road , Carlton WF3 3RE | 2out of 4 | 374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Primary School Carlton Lane , Rothwell LS26 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Royds Lane , Rothwell LS26 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Junior School Cornwall Crescent , Wood Lane LS26 0RA | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell Queensway , Rothwell LS26 0NB | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,696 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy 2 St Georges Road , Middleton LS10 4UZ | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn John Charles Academy Old Run Road , LS10 2JU | 1out of 4 | 4,516 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | 4out of 4 | 4,526 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 | 2,997 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Leeds Academy Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 3,458 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Middleton Road , Belle Isle LS10 3JA | - not rated | 3,505 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dill And Bay Restaurant | 19 Marsh Street, Rothwell | 869 yd | |
| Salute At The White Swan | Church Street, Rothwell | 961 yd | |
| Swithens Farm Shop | The Paddock, Swithens Farm | 982 yd | |
| Tobias Bar | 31 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 1,016 yd | |
| Gray's | 37 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Unicorn Bar And Kitchen | Unicorn Inn, Main Street | 205 yd | |
| Carlton Social Club | Main Street, Carlton | 219 yd | |
| Rosebud Inn | 22 Westfield Road, Rothwell | 857 yd | |
| The British Oak | 7 Marsh Street, Rothwell | 869 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds Inn | Commercial Street, Rothwell | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Choice | 13 Marsh Street, Rothwell | 869 yd | |
| Lee Garden | 178 Leadwell Lane, Robin Hood | 1,004 yd | |
| Subway (Rothwell) | 6 Jail Yard Parade, Rothwell | 1,025 yd | |
| The Fish Bar | 44 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 1,057 yd | |
| Peggottys | 22 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Carlton Lane, Rothwell | 537 yd | |
| B And M Retail Ltd | 73 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 883 yd | |
| Morrisons (Rothwell) | 1 Jail Yard Parade, Rothwell | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rothwell Primary School CARLTON LANE | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Carlton Cricket Club TOWN STREET | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Carlton Athletic Fc TOWN STREET | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Carlton Rec - Shayfields SHAYFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Rothwell Windmill Youth Centre MARSH STREET | 912 yd | |
| Bodymania Fitness Centre MARSH STREET | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Northfield Avenue Recreation Ground NORTHFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Rothwell St Marys Rc Primary School ROYDS LANE | grass pitches | 997 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.