Main Street is in Carlton, Wakefield and in Leeds district. WF3 3RW 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 Main Street, Carlton, Wakefield, WF3 3RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF3 3QS, WF3 3TP, WF3 3RE, WF3 3RS, WF3 3RD, WF3 3RP, WF3 3RB, WF3 3TR, WF3 3RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF3 3RW 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 Main Street was 264.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 247.7% higher than the Ardsley & Robin Hood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood and the 253rd highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 186.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Main Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-01-24 | £98,844 |
| 41 Main Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2024-06-14 | £153,663 |
| 26 Main Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-07-26 | £252,977 |
| 6 Main Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £652,500 | 2022-07-20 | £706,597 |
| 18 Main Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-03-04 | £281,229 |
WF3 3RW 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 3,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunslet Nursery School Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA | - not rated | 4,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 4,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Primary School New Road , Carlton WF3 3RE | 3out of 4 | 231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell West Junior School Carlton Lane , Rothwell LS26 0DJ | - not rated | 763 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Primary School Carlton Lane , Rothwell LS26 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Infant School Carlton Lane Rothwell , LS26 0DJ | - not rated | 881 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Royds Lane , Rothwell LS26 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4,347 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodillian School Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulton Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | 4out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds School Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC School Sharp Lane , LS10 4QE | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapgate Middle School Cranmore Drive , LS10 4AW | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Isle Middle School Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 3,663 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE | - not rated | 3,680 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Blenkinsop Middle School Sissons Terrace , Middleton LS10 4LQ | - not rated | 4,606 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunslet CofE Middle School Church Street , LS10 2QY | - not rated | 5,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield School Holmsley Lane , Woodlesford LS26 8RY | - not rated | 2,953 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Broomfield School Broom Place , LS10 3JP | - not rated | 3,144 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Broomfield South SILC Broom Place , LS10 3JP | 3out of 4 | 3,144 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 3,228 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley West Hall School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swithens Farm Shop | The Paddock, Swithens Farm | 1,005 yd | |
| MHA Cafe Northfield | Northfield Community Centre, 2 Northfield Place | 1,051 yd | |
| Dill And Bay Restaurant | 19 Marsh Street, Rothwell | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Social Club | Main Street, Carlton | 2 yd | |
| The Unicorn Bar And Kitchen | Unicorn Inn, Main Street | 57 yd | |
| Rosebud Inn | 22 Westfield Road, Rothwell | 804 yd | |
| The British Oak | 7 Marsh Street, Rothwell | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Garden | 178 Leadwell Lane, Robin Hood | 980 yd | |
| Lucky Choice | 13 Marsh Street, Rothwell | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Carlton Lane, Rothwell | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carlton Cricket Club TOWN STREET | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Carlton Athletic Fc TOWN STREET | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Carlton Rec - Shayfields SHAYFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Rothwell Primary School CARLTON LANE | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Northfield Avenue Recreation Ground NORTHFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 92.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.6% |
| 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.