Wakefield Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7AB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF7 7AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53%	51.6%	-1.4%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	47%	48.4%	1.4%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	31.7%	33.5%	1.8%	37.9%	-4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	39.8%	30.5%	-9.3%	44.2%	-13.7%
Separated	3.7%	2.4%	-1.3%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	10.6%	21.3%	10.7%	9.1%	12.2%
Widowed	14.3%	12.2%	-2.1%	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	36.2%	49.2%	13.0%	48.4%	0.8%
Good health	36.8%	26.3%	-10.5%	33.6%	-7.3%
Fair health	19.5%	16.8%	-2.7%	12.7%	4.1%
Bad health	5.4%	7.3%	1.9%	4.0%	3.3%
Very bad health	2.2%	0.6%	-1.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

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	26.7%	24.5%	-2.2%	18.2%	6.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	9.2%	-0.7%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	6.7%	-8.8%	13.4%	-6.7%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	6.7%	-0.1%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	17.8%	6.6%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	26.1%	31.9%	5.8%	33.8%	-1.9%
Other	3.7%	3.1%	-0.6%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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%	0.5%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.6%
Pakistani	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	0.8%	0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	95.1%	95.6%	0.5%	81.4%	14.2%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.8% 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	97.3%	97.8%	0.5%	83.2%	14.6%
Africa	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	2.2%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	97.8%	1.0%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	9.8%	-8.7%
5-10 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.1%	76.7%	12.4%
No passport held	10.9%	13.5%	-2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.1%	37.2%	7.9%
Christian	46.7%	46.2%	0.5%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Wakefield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wakefield Road was 186.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.8% higher than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wakefield Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 205th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in WF7 7AB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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) - 2/10 (very 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) - 3/10 (low )
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, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7AB

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF7 7AB

Average Price
£280,280

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£178,294

Detached
£534,817

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£180,000

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
38A Wakefield Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£175,000	2025-07-07	£180,132
26 Wakefield Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£367,500	2022-05-27	£409,768
54 Wakefield Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£535,000	2021-06-11	£643,106
34 Wakefield Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2021-03-03	£198,914
42 Wakefield Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£142,000	2019-03-18	£182,545

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF7 7AB

Employment

WF7 7AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 7AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	64
Retired	49
Part-Time Employee	17
Self-Employed	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Looking after home or family	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	16
Construction	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Education	6
Manufacturing	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Other	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane Bell Lane , Ackworth WF7 7JH	3out of 4	540 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ackworth Mill Dam School Mill Gate , Ackworth WF7 7PH	3out of 4	1,238 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fitzwilliam Primary School Second Avenue , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BA	3out of 4	1,899 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
King's Meadow Academy Wakefield Road , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BP	3out of 4	2,189 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Station Road , Low Ackworth WF7 7HH	3out of 4	2,229 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB	2out of 4	3,053 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ	3out of 4	4,205 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakfield Park School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT	4out of 4	1,035 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ackworth School Pontefract Road , Ackworth WF7 7LT	- not rated	1,355 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield independent sch Nostell Centre , Doncaster Road WF4 1QG	- not rated	2,994 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA	- not rated	3,844 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Butterfly Sandwich Bar	42 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	19 yd
Ashs Balti	Wakefield Road, Ackworth	582 yd
The Garden Cafe	Ackworth Garden Centre, Barnsley Road	652 yd
Ackworth Born And Bread	94 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	702 yd
Hillside Fisheries	27 Barnsley Road, Ackworth	871 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ackworth Village Social Club	Ackworth Village Club, 52 Wakefield Road	4 yd
The Angel Inn	The Angel, Wakefield Road	4 yd
Boot And Shoe	Wakefield Road, Ackworth	278 yd
The Electric Theatre	62 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	582 yd
The Masons Arms	Bell Lane, Ackworth	588 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Tung Shing	36 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	4 yd
Crusty Pizzeria	38 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	4 yd
Bell Lane Fisheries	58 Bell Lane, Ackworth	186 yd
Brackenhill Fisheries	153 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	576 yd
Balti Bazaar	41 Bell Lane, Ackworth	588 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	Co-Operative Retail Services, Barnsley Road		662 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ackworth Cricket Club WAKEFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	226 yd
Ultimate Fitness WAKEFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite	517 yd
Dicky Sykes Lane DICKY SYKES LANE	grass pitches	641 yd
Oakfield Park School BARNSLEY ROAD	grass pitches	910 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	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	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	65 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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