Lake Lock Drive, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4HL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF3 4HL 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	49.6%	50.6%	1.0%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	50.4%	49.4%	-1.0%	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.

In the immediate vicinity of WF3 4HL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% 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	20.7%	20.3%	-0.4%	37.9%	-17.6%
Married: Opposite sex	62.1%	59.4%	-2.7%	44.2%	15.2%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.4%	2.8%	2.4%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	7%	8.8%	1.8%	9.1%	-0.3%
Widowed	9.3%	8.8%	-0.5%	6.1%	2.7%

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	40.9%	38.5%	-2.4%	48.4%	-9.9%
Good health	38.5%	36%	-2.5%	33.6%	2.4%
Fair health	17.9%	19%	1.1%	12.7%	6.3%
Bad health	1.6%	3.6%	2.0%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	1.2%	2.8%	1.6%	1.2%	1.6%

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	25.1%	20.9%	-4.2%	18.2%	2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	8.2%	-7.7%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.5%	12.7%	1.2%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	7.9%	9.1%	1.2%	5.3%	3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	15.9%	4.9%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	20.3%	28.6%	8.3%	33.8%	-5.2%
Other	8.4%	4.5%	-3.9%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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)
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
White	99.2%	98%	-1.2%	81.4%	16.6%
Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

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	97.6%	97.2%	-0.4%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.9%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.7%	-1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	97.2%	0.0%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.3%	76.7%	7.6%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
No passport held	14%	13.5%	0.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.7%	37.2%	-6.5%
Christian	60.2%	46.2%	14.0%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	8.6%	6.0%	2.6%

Safety

Is Lake Lock Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lake Lock Drive was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% lower than the Stanley and Outwood East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lake Lock Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East and the 107th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.4%.

🔎 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. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,600

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in WF3 4HL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Lake Lock Drive are based on 40 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wakefield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lake Lock Drive, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4HL

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF3 4HL

Average Price
£239,026

Semi-Detached
£239,831

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£226,946

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lake Lock Drive

Average Price
£240,268

Semi-Detached
£241,082

Terraced
£215,974

Detached
£233,640

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lake Lock DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Lake Lock Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2024-12-10	£294,055
10 Lake Lock Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£227,000	2023-03-15	£246,398
75 Lake Lock Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2022-08-26	£248,895
32 Lake Lock Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2021-05-26	£192,308
67 Lake Lock Drive, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2020-10-23	£197,089

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF3 4HL

Employment

WF3 4HL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WF3 4HL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	96
Full-Time Employee	63
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	5
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	2
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	17
Construction	12
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Primary

	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	2out of 4	434 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4NT	3out of 4	1,242 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate Canal Lane , Lofthouse Gate WF3 3HU	3out of 4	1,438 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rooks Nest Academy Rooks Nest Road , Outwood WF1 3DX	4out of 4	2,092 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane Ledger Lane , Outwood WF1 2PH	4out of 4	2,534 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX	- not rated	2,697 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS	3out of 4	2,768 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF	4out of 4	3,145 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF	4out of 4	3,384 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ	2out of 4	4,958 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH	- not rated	4,381 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP	- not rated	4,746 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA	4out of 4	787 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD	- not rated	2,686 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane School , Ivy Lane WF1 4AZ	- not rated	3,261 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY	- not rated	3,994 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School 154 Northgate , WF1 3QX	- not rated	4,007 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Peters Church Centre	Lake Lock Road, Stanley	194 yd
Stanley Rodillians Rufc Clubhouse	Manley Park, Lee Moor Road	708 yd
Sports Pavillion	Stanley Sports And Social Club, Lee Moor Road	878 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thatched House	434 Aberford Road, Stanley	354 yd
The Wheatsheaf	57 Lake Lock Road, Stanley	364 yd
Waggon and Horses	42 Lake Lock Road, Stanley	523 yd
The Lee Moor	39 Lee Moor Road, Stanley	630 yd
Travellers Inn	12 Lake Lock Road, Stanley	716 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kevs Fisheries	59 Lake Lock Road, Stanley	364 yd
Pizza 55	55 Lake Lock Road, Stanley	364 yd
Stone Baker	72 Lake Lock Road, Stanley	448 yd
Balti Hut	213 Canal Lane, Stanley	572 yd
Amirah Spice Wakefield Ltd	549 Aberford Road, Stanley	677 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	62 Lake Lock Road, Stanley		523 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stanley St Peters Ce Primary School LAKE LOCK ROAD	grass pitches	547 yd
Stanley Sports And Social Club LEE MOOR ROAD	grass pitches	715 yd
Stanley Rodillians Rufc CANAL LANE	grass pitches	875 yd
Rooks Nest (Closed) Lime Pit Lane	grass pitches	952 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	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%

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	60.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	79 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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