Nelson Grange is in Crigglestone, Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF4 3GF is located in the Wakefield Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wakefield. This postcode has been in use since 2015-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nelson Grange, Crigglestone, Wakefield, WF4 3GF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF4 3FB, WF4 3FD, WF4 3EQ, WF4 3PU, WF4 3EF, WF4 3NT, WF4 3HS, WF4 3EG, WF4 3HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF4 3GF 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 | 48.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 3GF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 27.6% | 26.3% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 56% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 12.4% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.3% | 46.6% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 35.2% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 16% | 14.6% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.4% | 14.6% | -9.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 10.8% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 30.4% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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 African | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96% | 93.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 96.8% | 95.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 93.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Grange was 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% lower than the Wakefield Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Grange has the 25th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Wakefield Rural and the 396th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nelson Grange, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-09-30 | £435,759 |
| 6 Nelson Grange, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-07 | £480,827 |
| 2 Nelson Grange, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £289,995 | 2015-08-28 | £461,436 |
| 4 Nelson Grange, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £309,995 | 2015-08-27 | £493,260 |
| 1 Nelson Grange, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £292,995 | 2015-08-27 | £466,209 |
WF4 3GF 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 4,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School Painthorpe Lane , Crigglestone WF4 3HW | 1out of 4 | 316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy St James Way , Crigglestone WF4 3HY | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School Stoney Lane , Hall Green WF4 3LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendal Primary School Hendal Lane , Kettlethorpe WF2 7QW | 2out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Primary Academy Northfield Lane , Horbury WF4 5DW | 3out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,617 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 3,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 4,344 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 4,688 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 5,401 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennine Camphill Community Wood Lane , Chapelthorpe WF4 3JL | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe School Dovecote Lane , WF4 6BB | - not rated | 3,194 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 3,550 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Grange School Off Stocksmoor Rd , Midgley WF4 4JG | - not rated | 4,381 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pit Stop Cafe | Crigglestone Ind Est High Street, Crigglestone | 367 yd | |
| Kwai Hong | 527 Denby Dale Road West, Calder Grove | 865 yd | |
| Crigglestone Sports Club | Painthorpe Lane, Hall Green | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone All Blacks Arlfc | South View, Crigglestone | 463 yd | |
| Crigglestone W M C and Institute Ltd | 19 High Street, Crigglestone | 587 yd | |
| Stanley Sports And Social Club | Lee Moor Road, Stanley | 757 yd | |
| British Oak | 661 Denby Dale Road, Calder Grove | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Kingz | 198 Painthorpe Lane, Crigglestone | 344 yd | |
| Lee Cottage | 96 High Street, Crigglestone | 359 yd | |
| Kingfisher | 597 Denby Dale Road, Calder Grove | 907 yd | |
| Fuller Chinese Takeaway | 5 Painthorpe Lane, Hall Green | 1,058 yd | |
| JJ's Fisheries | 1 Painthorpe Lane, Hall Green | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 101 High Street, Crigglestone | 152 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Painthorpe House Golf And Country Club (Closed) Painthorpe Lane | golf | 597 yd |
| Crigglestone Sports Club PAINTHORPE LANE | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Hall Green United Jfc PAINTHORPE LANE | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Cedar Court Health Club (Wakefield) DENBY DALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 993 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.