Durkar Low Lane, Durkar, Wakefield, WF4 3BL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF4 3BL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	52.3%	2.5%	51.0%	1.3%
Male	50.2%	47.7%	-2.5%	49.0%	-1.3%

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 3BL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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	15.1%	18.6%	3.5%	37.9%	-19.3%
Married: Opposite sex	66.9%	62.7%	-4.2%	44.2%	18.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	10%	7.6%	-2.4%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	7.2%	8.9%	1.7%	6.1%	2.8%

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	48.5%	33.2%	-15.3%	48.4%	-15.2%
Good health	33.3%	45.8%	12.5%	33.6%	12.2%
Fair health	13.1%	14.1%	1.0%	12.7%	1.4%
Bad health	3.4%	4.2%	0.8%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	1.7%	2.7%	1.0%	1.2%	1.5%

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	24.7%	25.4%	0.7%	18.2%	7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.8%	8.9%	-1.9%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	10.6%	-6.5%	13.4%	-2.8%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	7.6%	0.8%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.9%	13.6%	-0.3%	16.9%	-3.3%
Degree or Similar	23.1%	29.2%	6.1%	33.8%	-4.6%
Other	3.6%	4.7%	1.1%	2.8%	1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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)
Indian	1.3%	1.9%	0.6%	3.1%	-1.2%
Pakistani	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.7%	-0.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.2%
White	98.3%	95.8%	-2.5%	81.4%	14.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% 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%	96.9%	-0.7%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	6.1%	-5.3%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	1.9%	0.2%	5.6%	-3.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	96.9%	-0.1%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.4%	76.7%	12.7%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
No passport held	9.9%	13.5%	-3.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.1%	37.2%	-5.1%
Christian	59.5%	46.2%	13.3%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Jewish	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Durkar Low Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durkar Low Lane was 27.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.3% lower than the Wakefield Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Durkar Low Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Wakefield Rural and the 141st lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.8%.

🔎 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. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in WF4 3BL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Durkar Low Lane are based on 75 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 Durkar Low Lane, Durkar, Wakefield, WF4 3BL

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF4 3BL

Average Price
£211,789

Semi-Detached
£172,992

Terraced
£205,984

Detached
£428,993

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Durkar Low Lane

Average Price
£233,914

Semi-Detached
£234,942

Terraced
£171,182

Detached
£355,049

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Durkar Low LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
34 Durkar Low Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2025-09-16	£239,678
30 Durkar Low Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2024-03-01	£184,581
32 Durkar Low Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2023-04-03	£154,820
27 Durkar Low Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£184,000	2022-12-16	£198,381
28 Durkar Low Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2021-09-28	£444,179

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF4 3BL

Employment

WF4 3BL 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 WF4 3BL 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	104
Full-Time Employee	66
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	2
Other	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	21
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	14
Construction	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB	4out of 4	1,139 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU	3out of 4	3,021 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU	- not rated	4,717 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG	- not rated	5,300 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crigglestone St James Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School St James Way , Crigglestone WF4 3HY	- not rated	872 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy Durkar Lane , WF4 3HY	3out of 4	927 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Standbridge Primary School Standbridge Lane , Kettlethorpe WF2 7NP	- not rated	1,214 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kettlethorpe First School Hendal Lane , WF2 7QW	- not rated	1,413 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hendal Primary School Hendal Lane , WF2 7QW	- not rated	1,418 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kettlethorpe High School Kettlethorpe Hall Drive , Standbridge Lane WF2 7EL	3out of 4	1,663 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF	4out of 4	2,156 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornes House School Thornes Park , WF2 8PW	- not rated	2,198 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Cathedral School Thornes Road , WF2 8QF	- not rated	2,300 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cathedral Academy Thornes Road , WF2 8QF	- not rated	2,300 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crigglestone Middle School Hall Green , WF4 3LB	- not rated	2,532 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manygates Middle School Manygates Lane , Sandal WF2 7DQ	- not rated	2,553 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
CAPA College Mulberry Way , WF1 2QN	- not rated	3,813 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Margaret Street , WF1 2DH	- not rated	4,306 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kettlethorpe Middle School Hendal Lane , Kettlethorpe WF2 7QW	- not rated	1,413 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd) Wood Lane , Chapelthorpe WF4 3JL	- not rated	2,267 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cathedral Middle School Thornes Road , WF2 8QF	- not rated	2,300 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Priory Centre St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB	- not rated	2,615 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB	3out of 4	2,620 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hampsons Deli/Cafe/Bakery	Hampsons Plants, Denby Dale Road	260 yd
KFC	Peel Avenue, Durkar	334 yd
Burger King	Peel Avenue, Durkar	334 yd
Starbucks	Peel Avenue, Durkar	334 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Red Kite	1 Denby Dale Road, Durkar	396 yd
New Inn Public House	419 Denby Dale Road East, Durkar	400 yd
Swan & Cygnet	Peel Avenue, Durkar	491 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greggs	Peel Avenue, Durkar	334 yd
Subway	Peel Avenue, Durkar	334 yd
Durkar Fisheries	Denby Dale Road East, Durkar	360 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cedar Court Health Club (Wakefield) DENBY DALE ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	949 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	69.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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