Lacey Street is in Horbury, Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF4 5HP is located in the Horbury and South Ossett electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wakefield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lacey Street, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF4 5HW, WF4 5HQ, WF4 5HU, WF4 5HN, WF4 5HZ, WF4 5JA, WF4 5QY, WF4 5RB, WF4 5HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF4 5HP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 52.3% | 53.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 5HP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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 | 21.2% | 22.3% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 61.6% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 17.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 5.7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 8.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 48.7% | 52.6% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 32% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.3% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 14.5% | 13.8% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 9.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.7% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 40.4% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98% | 97% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 96.8% | 95.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lacey Street was 21.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% lower than the Horbury and South Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lacey Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Horbury and South Ossett and the 97th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Lacey Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-09-27 | £524,089 |
| 1 Lacey Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-01-25 | £384,741 |
| 3 Lacey Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2018-12-17 | £375,987 |
| 18 Lacey Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2006-05-05 | £486,977 |
| 1 Lacey Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2004-11-30 | £494,368 |
WF4 5HP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WF4 5HP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Retired | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 2,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 4,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horbury Primary Academy Northfield Lane , Horbury WF4 5DW | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School St George's Road , Lupset WF2 8AA | 4out of 4 | 987 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School Shepstye Road , Horbury WF4 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School The Mount , Thornes Road WF2 8QW | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Dewsbury Road , WF2 9DD | 2out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlethorpe High School Kettlethorpe Hall Drive , Standbridge Lane WF2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 3,921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 4,419 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,694 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 3,876 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 833 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe School Dovecote Lane , WF4 6BB | - not rated | 990 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School 2 Milner Way , Ossett WF5 9JE | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 3,841 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX | - not rated | 3,942 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickorys Smokehouse Horbury | Wakefield Road, Horbury | 171 yd | |
| Cluntergate Centre | Cluntergate, Horbury | 778 yd | |
| The Lupset | 328 Horbury Road, Wakefield | 868 yd | |
| Retro Roadhouse | Trans Penine Garage, 15 Twitch Hill | 880 yd | |
| Church Of England St Mary's Parish | St Marys Parish Centre, Millfield Road | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horbury Working Members Club | Hallcroft House, Cluntergate | 696 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 37 New Street, Horbury | 757 yd | |
| Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens | Cluntergate, Horbury | 778 yd | |
| Horbury Conservative Club | 4 Twitch Hill, Horbury | 877 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | 22 Cluntergate, Horbury | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious Sandwich Bar | Northfield Lane, Horbury | 644 yd | |
| Pizza Pranzo | 6 Cluntergate, Horbury | 906 yd | |
| Indian Spice | 16 Northgate, Horbury | 944 yd | |
| Horbury Fisheries | 20 Queen Street, Horbury | 1,007 yd | |
| Spice King | 22 Queen Street, Horbury | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Co-Op Store, 21-29 High Street | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horbury Academy WAKEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Horbury School Specialist Language College (Closed) Wakefield Road | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Horbury Lagoon (Closed) California Drive | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Carr Lodge Park WAKEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 572 yd |
| Horbury Academy (Parker Road Playing Field) CALIFORNIA DRIVE | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Fitness Muscleworld Health Club 2A 2A CLUNTERGATE | health and fitness suite | 972 yd |
| St George'S Community Centre BROADWAY | 980 yd | |
| Snapethorpe Primary School BROADWAY | grass pitches | 997 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 7.1% |
| Median download speed | 39.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.