Carlton Street is in Featherstone, Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF7 6AA is located in the Featherstone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemsworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carlton Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 6AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF7 6LP, WF7 6AE, WF7 6AB, WF7 6LU, WF7 6AD, WF7 6LT, WF7 6AF, WF7 6LR, WF7 6LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF7 6AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF7 6AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.8% | 51.9% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 25.1% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 13.9% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 40.8% | 50.6% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 34% | -6.8% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 21.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 14.4% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 18.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 15.5% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 20.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.6% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 98.2% | 95.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 95.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Street was 159.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% higher than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlton Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 254th highest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Carlton Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-06-27 | £126,946 |
| 32 Carlton Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-03-13 | £118,465 |
| 16 Carlton Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-01-24 | £119,745 |
| 31 Carlton Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-11-29 | £105,578 |
| 5 Carlton Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-10-04 | £130,671 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 4,041 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School Gordon Street , WF7 6LW | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy North Close , WF7 6BQ | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Featherstone CofE (VA) Junior Infant and Nursery School North Close , North Featherstone WF7 6BQ | - not rated | 970 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School George Street , Featherstone WF7 5BG | 2out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Purston Infant School Nunns Lane , Featherstone WF7 5HF | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton Woodlands Middle School Garth Avenue , WF6 1DH | - not rated | 4,722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Lane Ends Middle School Methley Road , Three Lane Ends WF10 1PN | - not rated | 4,823 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Cutsyke Road , Featherstone WF7 6BD | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School and Sixth Form College: With Speech and Language Resource Cutsyke Road , Featherstone WF7 6BD | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Technology College: With Physical Disability Resource Pontefract Road , Purston WF7 5AJ | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglebrook School Northgate Close , WF8 1JL | - not rated | 3,335 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove Adolescent Services 170 Southgate , WF8 1QJ | - not rated | 3,632 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Leas School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | - not rated | 4,015 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Translink Plus (Pontefract Young Peoples Centre) Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | - not rated | 4,015 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Well School Rookhill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 4,461 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankie G's Busy Bees | The Old Library, Green Lane | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Number One | Number One Club, Green Lane | 807 yd | |
| Featherstone Hotel | Station Lane, Featherstone | 847 yd | |
| Featherstone Rovers Rlfc | The Millenium Stadium, Post Office Road | 1,015 yd | |
| Bradley Arms | Willow Lane, Featherstone | 1,063 yd | |
| The Railway | Station Lane, Featherstone | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butty's Sandwich Shop | 19 Featherstone Lane, Featherstone | 401 yd | |
| Perfect Kitchen | 40 Featherstone Lane, Featherstone | 428 yd | |
| Eastern Sun | 34A Green Lane, Featherstone | 635 yd | |
| Bob's Burgers | 108 Station Lane, Featherstone | 1,084 yd | |
| Andrea's Kitchen | 110 Station Lane, Featherstone | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Featherstone Junior & Infants GORDON STREET | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Bodyworks WARWICK HOUSE WARWICK HOUSE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Featherstone Miners Welfare POST OFFICE ROAD | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Featherstone All Saints Ce Academy NORTH CLOSE | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Featherstone Rovers (Ld Nutrition Stadium) LIONHEART STADIUM LIONHEART STADIUM POST OFFICE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Featherstone Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) STATION LANE | indoor bowls | 1,032 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.