Henry Avenue is in Havercroft, Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF4 2AS 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 Henry Avenue, Havercroft, Wakefield, WF4 2AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF4 2AU, WF4 2AY, WF4 2AP, WF4 2QF, WF4 2AW, WF4 2QE, WF4 2AT, WF4 2AR, WF4 2QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF4 2AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF4 2AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.9% | 45.2% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 41.1% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12% | 7.7% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 37.3% | 39.9% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.2% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 16.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 21.6% | -18.2% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 16.3% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 21.2% | 8.1% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 17.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 15.5% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.2% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 99.7% | 95% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 95.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henry Avenue was 74.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.7% higher than the Crofton, Ryhill and Walton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Henry Avenue has the 28th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton and the 506th lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Henry Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-04-30 | £170,184 |
| 12 Henry Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-02-14 | £134,500 |
| 35 Henry Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-04-27 | £113,796 |
| 25 Henry Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-02-26 | £145,405 |
| 23 Henry Avenue, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-05-23 | £144,379 |
WF4 2AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havercroft Academy Cow Lane , Havercroft WF4 2BE | - not rated | 361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Havercroft Junior Infant and Nursery School Cow Lane , Havercroft WF4 2BE | - not rated | 361 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Havercroft-With-Cold Hiendley First School Cow Lane , Havercroft WF4 2BE | - not rated | 361 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green Cow Lane , WF4 2BE | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School Chapel Street , Ryhill WF4 2AD | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royston High - A Specialist Science College Station Road , Royston S71 4EQ | - not rated | 3,813 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | - not rated | 3,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemsworth Arts and Community Academy Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB | - not rated | 4,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemsworth Arts and Community College Station Road , Hemsworth WF9 4HW | - not rated | 4,342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB | - not rated | 4,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felkirk Middle School Highwell Hill Lane , South Hiendley S72 9DF | - not rated | 864 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinsley Middle School Wakefield Road , Fitzwilliam WF9 5AS | - not rated | 3,251 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's CofE Middle School Highfields Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EG | - not rated | 3,642 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Middle School Regent Street , Hemsworth WF9 4QJ | - not rated | 3,694 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cudworth Middle School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR | - not rated | 5,105 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Felkirk Centre High Well Hill Lane , South Hiendley S72 9DF | - not rated | 864 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA | - not rated | 3,963 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield independent sch Nostell Centre , Doncaster Road WF4 1QG | - not rated | 4,097 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollygarth School Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB | - not rated | 4,118 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryecroft Youth Centre | Ryecroft Leisure, Mulberry Avenue | 479 yd | |
| Ryecroft Leisure | Mulberry Avenue, Ryhill | 503 yd | |
| Cafe Libb | 9 Mill Lane, Ryhill | 536 yd | |
| Havercroft And Ryhill Community Learning Centre | Havercroft Parish Hall, Mulberry Place | 566 yd | |
| Bakers Corner | 89 Mill Lane, Ryhill | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havercroft & Ryhill Sports & Youth | Ryecroft Leisure, Mulberry Avenue | 479 yd | |
| RLC Ltd | 9 Mill Lane, Ryhill | 536 yd | |
| Havercroft Sports & Social Club | 83 Cow Lane, Havercroft | 778 yd | |
| Ryhill Village Social Club | 73 Station Road, Ryhill | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havercroft Fish Bar | 18B Cow Lane, Havercroft | 560 yd | |
| Mr K's Takeaway | 65-67 Cow Lane, Havercroft | 646 yd | |
| Lucky Way | 79 Cow Lane, Ryhill | 754 yd | |
| Shaheen's Takeaway | 75 Mill Lane, Ryhill | 765 yd | |
| Bramalds | 87 Mill Lane, Ryhill | 765 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Avenue (Closed) HENRY AVENUE | grass pitches | 190 yd |
| Outwood Primary Academy Newstead COW LANE | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Havercroft & Ryhill Sports & Youth Centre HAVERCROFT AND RYHILL SPORTS AND YOUTH CENTRE HAVERCROFT AND RYHILL SPORTS AND YOUTH CENTRE MULBERRY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Ryhill Junior, Infant & Nursery School CHAPEL STREET | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Ryhill Village Club STATION ROAD | 1,021 yd | |
| South Hiendley Junior Infant And Early Years School GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.13 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.