Newmarket Lane is in Stanley, Wakefield and in Leeds district. WF3 4BY is located in the Stanley and Outwood East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Morley and Outwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newmarket Lane, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF3 4BY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 52.3% | 49.4% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.6% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 28.5% | 27.7% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 50% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 12.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 44.4% | 45.1% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 31.6% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 15% | 17% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 19.5% | 20.2% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 17.9% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 9.2% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 14.7% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 27.1% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.5% | 94.9% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.4% 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% | 96.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newmarket Lane was 129.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.0% higher than the Stanley and Outwood East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Newmarket Lane has the 34th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East and the 353rd highest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 Newmarket Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2025-06-05 | £311,234 |
| 132 Newmarket Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-09-20 | £443,533 |
| 126 Newmarket Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2023-12-01 | £286,991 |
| 128 Newmarket Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-02-14 | £193,400 |
| 140 Newmarket Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-03-19 | £875,416 |
WF3 4BY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 5,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Frobisher Infant School Church Road , Altofts WF6 2NU | 3out of 4 | 2,536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4NT | 3out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4NT | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Royds Lane , Rothwell LS26 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton Woodlands Middle School Garth Avenue , WF6 1DH | - not rated | 4,757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royds School Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulton Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian School Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | - not rated | 3,479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 4,715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley West Hall School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | - not rated | 918 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield School Holmsley Lane , Woodlesford LS26 8RY | - not rated | 3,795 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD | - not rated | 4,280 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY | - not rated | 4,333 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amirah Spice Wakefield Ltd | 549 Aberford Road, Stanley | 938 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 8.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.