Common Ing Lane is in Ryhill, Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF4 2DF 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 Common Ing Lane, Ryhill, Wakefield, WF4 2DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF4 2DG, WF4 2DH, WF4 2DJ, WF4 2DD, WF4 2DQ, WF4 2DN, WF4 2DE, WF4 2DL, WF4 2DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF4 2DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.4% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.6% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 20.7% | 25% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 48.5% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 13% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 14.4% | 12.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36% | 36.7% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 24.4% | 28.4% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 21.7% | 20.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 12.8% | 12.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Very bad health | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
In the area around WF4 2DF this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45% | 28.7% | -16.3% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8.9% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 11.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 17.8% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 24.3% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 99.6% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 97.3% | 98.3% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 98.3% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 26.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Common Ing Lane was 35.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.9% lower than the Crofton, Ryhill and Walton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Common Ing Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton and the 215th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Common Ing Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2025-08-05 | £94,018 |
| 28 Common Ing Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-02-28 | £107,763 |
| 16 Common Ing Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-09-27 | £262,291 |
| 48A Common Ing Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-10-20 | £206,645 |
| 34 Common Ing Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-06-17 | £115,775 |
WF4 2DF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WF4 2DF 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%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School Chapel Street , Ryhill WF4 2AD | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green Cow Lane , Havercroft WF4 2BE | 2out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hiendley Primary School George Street , South Hiendley S72 9BY | 2out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Meadow Academy Wakefield Road , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BP | 3out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzwilliam Primary School Second Avenue , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BA | 3out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB | 2out of 4 | 5,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 5,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 5,368 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield independent sch Nostell Centre , Doncaster Road WF4 1QG | - not rated | 3,361 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | 3out of 4 | 4,554 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA | - not rated | 4,801 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Space @ | St James Church, Nostell Lane | 280 yd | |
| Havercroft And Ryhill Community Learning Centre | Havercroft Parish Hall, Mulberry Place | 592 yd | |
| Bakers Corner | 89 Mill Lane, Ryhill | 628 yd | |
| Ryecroft Leisure | Mulberry Avenue, Ryhill | 654 yd | |
| Ryecroft Youth Centre | Ryecroft Leisure, Mulberry Avenue | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryhill Village Social Club | 73 Station Road, Ryhill | 683 yd | |
| Havercroft & Ryhill Sports & Youth | Ryecroft Leisure, Mulberry Avenue | 684 yd | |
| RLC Ltd | 9 Mill Lane, Ryhill | 787 yd | |
| Havercroft Sports & Social Club | 83 Cow Lane, Havercroft | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen's Takeaway | 75 Mill Lane, Ryhill | 628 yd | |
| Bramalds | 87 Mill Lane, Ryhill | 628 yd | |
| Havercroft Fish Bar | 18B Cow Lane, Havercroft | 796 yd | |
| Mr K's Takeaway | 65-67 Cow Lane, Havercroft | 830 yd | |
| Lucky Way | 79 Cow Lane, Ryhill | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 448 yd |
| Ryhill Junior, Infant & Nursery School CHAPEL STREET | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Ryhill Village Club STATION ROAD | 714 yd | |
| Outwood Primary Academy Newstead COW LANE | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Henry Avenue (Closed) HENRY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.