Mill Lane Gardens, Ryhill, Wakefield, WF4 2FH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF4 2FH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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	45.7%	48.4%	2.7%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	54.3%	51.6%	-2.7%	49.0%	2.6%

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 WF4 2FH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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	36%	30.3%	-5.7%	37.9%	-7.6%
Married: Opposite sex	51.7%	51.6%	-0.1%	44.2%	7.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	1.4%	3%	1.6%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	7.3%	9.5%	2.2%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	3.6%	5.1%	1.5%	6.1%	-1.0%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.1%	55.7%	5.6%	48.4%	7.3%
Good health	34.9%	30.9%	-4.0%	33.6%	-2.7%
Fair health	11.5%	9.6%	-1.9%	12.7%	-3.1%
Bad health	3.2%	3.4%	0.2%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	1.2%	-0.8%

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	21.8%	17.5%	-4.3%	18.2%	-0.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.9%	13.4%	-4.5%	9.6%	3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	14.5%	-4.2%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	5.9%	1.7%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	18.5%	6.5%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	22.3%	28%	5.7%	33.8%	-5.8%
Other	3.1%	2.2%	-0.9%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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)
Pakistani	0.2%	0.7%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.4%	98.9%	0.5%	81.4%	17.5%
Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96% 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	99.3%	96%	-3.3%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.2%	0.2%	5.6%	-5.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.3%	96.2%	-3.1%	83.2%	13.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.7%	76.7%	7.0%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	13.8%	13.5%	0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.9%	37.2%	9.7%
Christian	49.3%	46.2%	3.1%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Mill Lane Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane Gardens was 69.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.8% higher than the Crofton, Ryhill and Walton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Mill Lane Gardens has the 29th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton and the 462nd lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WF4 2FH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (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 - 6/10 (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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Mill Lane Gardens are based on 6 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 Mill Lane Gardens, Ryhill, Wakefield, WF4 2FH

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF4 2FH

Average Price
£505,609

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£505,609

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mill Lane Gardens

Average Price
£518,653

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£518,653

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mill Lane GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Mill Lane Gardens, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2022-09-16	£434,879
2 Mill Lane Gardens, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£326,000	2015-06-24	£513,074
3 Mill Lane Gardens, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2014-05-02	£531,429
1 Mill Lane Gardens, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property	£315,000	2013-10-30	£525,685
4 Mill Lane Gardens, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2013-10-17	£542,374

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF4 2FH

Employment

WF4 2FH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	133
Retired	78
Part-Time Employee	60
Self-Employed	38
Looking after home or family	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	56
Construction	30
Human health and social work activities	29
Manufacturing	24
Education	19
Other	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Transport and storage	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Real estate activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	5
Mining and quarrying	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3

Schools

Primary

	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	16 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green Cow Lane , Havercroft WF4 2BE	2out of 4	472 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Hiendley Primary School George Street , South Hiendley S72 9BY	2out of 4	1,910 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
King's Meadow Academy Wakefield Road , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BP	3out of 4	3,404 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fitzwilliam Primary School Second Avenue , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BA	3out of 4	3,660 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crofton Academy High Street , Crofton WF4 1NF	2out of 4	4,060 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE	3out of 4	4,580 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW	3out of 4	4,836 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB	2out of 4	5,040 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wakefield independent sch Nostell Centre , Doncaster Road WF4 1QG	- not rated	3,862 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA	- not rated	4,708 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL	3out of 4	5,052 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bakers Corner	89 Mill Lane, Ryhill	109 yd
Cafe Libb	9 Mill Lane, Ryhill	257 yd
Warm Space @	St James Church, Nostell Lane	287 yd
Ryecroft Leisure	Mulberry Avenue, Ryhill	299 yd
Ryecroft Youth Centre	Ryecroft Leisure, Mulberry Avenue	299 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
RLC Ltd	9 Mill Lane, Ryhill	257 yd
Havercroft & Ryhill Sports & Youth	Ryecroft Leisure, Mulberry Avenue	299 yd
Ryhill Village Social Club	73 Station Road, Ryhill	348 yd
Havercroft Sports & Social Club	83 Cow Lane, Havercroft	896 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shaheen's Takeaway	75 Mill Lane, Ryhill	109 yd
Bramalds	87 Mill Lane, Ryhill	109 yd
Havercroft Fish Bar	18B Cow Lane, Havercroft	680 yd
Mr K's Takeaway	65-67 Cow Lane, Havercroft	773 yd
Lucky Way	79 Cow Lane, Ryhill	882 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ryhill Junior, Infant & Nursery School CHAPEL STREET	grass pitches	159 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	308 yd
Ryhill Village Club STATION ROAD		362 yd
Outwood Primary Academy Newstead COW LANE	grass pitches	373 yd
Henry Avenue (Closed) HENRY AVENUE	grass pitches	687 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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%

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