Wakefield Road, Streethouse, Pontefract, WF7 6BT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF7 6BT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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	50.2%	47.6%	-2.6%	51.0%	-3.4%
Male	49.8%	52.4%	2.6%	49.0%	3.4%

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 WF7 6BT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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	20.3%	20.5%	0.2%	37.9%	-17.4%
Married: Opposite sex	56.2%	52.2%	-4.0%	44.2%	8.0%
Separated	3.2%	2.4%	-0.8%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	9.2%	12.7%	3.5%	9.1%	3.6%
Widowed	11.1%	12.2%	1.1%	6.1%	6.1%

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	38.1%	46.7%	8.6%	48.4%	-1.7%
Good health	34.8%	26.2%	-8.6%	33.6%	-7.4%
Fair health	16.6%	20.1%	3.5%	12.7%	7.4%
Bad health	8.5%	5.7%	-2.8%	4.0%	1.7%
Very bad health	2%	1.3%	-0.7%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

In the area around WF7 6BT this area, 33.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.9%	33.2%	-2.7%	18.2%	15.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	7.3%	-3.3%	9.6%	-2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	14.1%	-3.4%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	8.3%	2.8%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.7%	15.1%	0.4%	16.9%	-1.8%
Degree or Similar	12.9%	21.5%	8.6%	33.8%	-12.3%
Other	2.8%	0.5%	-2.3%	2.8%	-2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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)
Pakistani	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Other Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.2%	96.1%	-3.1%	81.4%	14.7%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	97.2%	96.5%	-0.7%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	2%	0%	-2.0%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	96.5%	-0.3%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81%	76.7%	4.3%
North Africa	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	18.6%	13.5%	5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.9%	37.2%	-1.3%
Christian	58.9%	46.2%	12.7%
Muslim	2.6%	6.5%	-3.9%
Not answered	2.6%	6.0%	-3.4%

Safety

Is Wakefield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wakefield Road was 66.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.6% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wakefield Road has the 51st lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 441st lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WF7 6BT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Wakefield Road are based on 622 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 Wakefield Road, Streethouse, Pontefract, WF7 6BT

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF7 6BT

Average Price
£242,859

Semi-Detached
£248,872

Terraced
£199,858

Detached
£276,141

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wakefield Road

Average Price
£223,664

Semi-Detached
£223,268

Terraced
£172,655

Detached
£374,508

Flats/Maisonettes
£92,109

Other
£654,562

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wakefield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
89 Wakefield Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2022-10-19	£163,378
30 Wakefield Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£241,000	2021-04-07	£297,555
La Maison Wakefield Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£146,250	2021-02-12	£187,333
Chez Nous Wakefield Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2020-12-08	£203,426
79 Wakefield Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£223,000	2020-01-31	£313,493

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF7 6BT

Employment

WF7 6BT 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 WF7 6BT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	72
Full-Time Employee	55
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Other	3
Student (economically inactive)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	13
Manufacturing	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Education	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery Whinney Lane , Streethouse WF7 6DJ	3out of 4	806 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sharlston Community School Hammer Lane , Sharlston Common WF4 1DH	3out of 4	1,272 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Featherstone Girnhill Infant School Hardwick Road , Featherstone WF7 5JB	3out of 4	2,428 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School George Street , Featherstone WF7 5BG	3out of 4	2,593 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Featherstone Purston Infant School Nunns Lane , Featherstone WF7 5HF	3out of 4	2,764 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ	2out of 4	2,689 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Crofton Academy High Street , Crofton WF4 1NF	2out of 4	3,318 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Cutsyke Road , Featherstone WF7 6BD	3out of 4	3,581 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ	3out of 4	3,848 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL	3out of 4	2,696 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY	- not rated	3,096 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield independent sch Nostell Centre , Doncaster Road WF4 1QG	- not rated	3,141 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
High Well School Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD	3out of 4	4,471 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ackworth School Pontefract Road , Ackworth WF7 7LT	- not rated	5,437 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Victoria Garden Centre	Victoria Nurseries, Wakefield Road		713 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Streethouse Cricket Club WHINNEY LANE	grass pitches	353 yd
Mill Lane BELMONT STREET	grass pitches	916 yd
Streethouse Junior School STREETHOUSE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL STREETHOUSE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL WHINNEY LANE	grass pitches	919 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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	57.6%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	100.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	100.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	100.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	1.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	1.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	3.12 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	3.12 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	0.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	0.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	0.82 Mbit/s

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