Springhill Grove is in Crofton, Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF4 1EY is located in the Crofton, Ryhill and Walton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemsworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Springhill Grove, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF4 1EX, WF4 1HA, WF4 1EZ, WF4 1HB, WF4 1HX, WF4 1HY, WF4 1HE, WF4 1SS, WF4 1HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF4 1EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 WF4 1EY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 23.2% | 22.2% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 55.2% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.2% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 43.6% | 45.7% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 32.5% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 15.8% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 15.4% | 17.9% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 12.5% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 12.9% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 30.4% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 100% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 98.4% | 97.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 96.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 67% | 46.2% | 20.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Springhill Grove was 43.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% lower than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Springhill Grove has the 36th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 272nd lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Springhill Grove, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-09-21 | £236,782 |
| 15 Springhill Grove, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2015-09-08 | £208,679 |
| 3 Springhill Grove, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,900 | 2015-08-14 | £198,359 |
| 18 Springhill Grove, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2004-12-10 | £234,194 |
| 11 Springhill Grove, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,950 | 2004-03-05 | £244,426 |
WF4 1EY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 WF4 1EY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 4,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Junior School Slack Lane , Crofton WF4 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 173 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Infant School High Street , Crofton WF4 1NG | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School Shay Lane , Crofton WF4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharlston Community School Hammer Lane , Sharlston Common WF4 1DH | 3out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery Whinney Lane , Streethouse WF7 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Academy High Street , Crofton WF4 1NF | 2out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 4,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | 2out of 4 | 4,576 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 5,278 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield independent sch Nostell Centre , Doncaster Road WF4 1QG | - not rated | 2,811 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY | - not rated | 4,941 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie's Food Kitchen | 29 High Street, Crofton | 460 yd | |
| Betsy's Cake and Coffee | 1 Ashdene Approach, Crofton | 807 yd | |
| Blakes Coffee & Co | Spring Green Nurseries, Pontefract Road | 859 yd | |
| Khaans Restaurant | 733 Doncaster Road, Crofton | 975 yd | |
| Lek's Thai Street Food | 575A Doncaster Road, Crofton | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Working Mens Club | 42 Slack Lane, Crofton | 350 yd | |
| White Horse | 49 West Lane, Sharlston Common | 878 yd | |
| Cock And Crown | 570 Doncaster Road, Crofton | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Panda Garden | 117 Ashdene Drive, Crofton | 294 yd | |
| Cappio's Pizzeria | 115 Ashdene Drive, Crofton | 294 yd | |
| Jenny's Plaice | 4 Slack Lane, Crofton | 350 yd | |
| Crofton Fisheries | 7 Santingley Lane, Crofton | 676 yd | |
| Nilakash | 1 Pontefract Road, Crofton | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 69 High Street, Crofton | 453 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crofton Academy HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| Shay Lane Primary School Shay Lane | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Crofton Community Centre CROFTON COMMUNITY CENTRE CROFTON COMMUNITY CENTRE MIDDLE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,084 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.