Orchard Drive, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7DS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF7 7DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.8%	50.2%	-1.6%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	48.2%	49.8%	1.6%	49.0%	0.8%

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 7DS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.8% 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	17.2%	14.8%	-2.4%	37.9%	-23.1%
Married: Opposite sex	69.1%	64.8%	-4.3%	44.2%	20.6%
Separated	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	5.6%	6.8%	1.2%	9.1%	-2.3%
Widowed	7.7%	12.7%	5.0%	6.1%	6.6%

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%	43.4%	5.4%	48.4%	-5.0%
Good health	32.5%	35.5%	3.0%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	21.6%	16.2%	-5.4%	12.7%	3.5%
Bad health	6.3%	4.2%	-2.1%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%

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	22.7%	17.4%	-5.3%	18.2%	-0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.9%	10.2%	3.3%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	12.7%	-4.5%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	8.5%	4.2%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	17.8%	4.9%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	32.6%	29.2%	-3.4%	33.8%	-4.6%
Other	3.4%	4.2%	0.8%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.6%	99.2%	1.6%	81.4%	17.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.4% 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	96.5%	94.4%	-2.1%	83.2%	11.2%
European Union	1.6%	4.1%	2.5%	6.1%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	2%	1.5%	-0.5%	5.6%	-4.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	94.4%	-1.7%	83.2%	11.2%
10+ Years	0.4%	5.6%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.2%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.5%	76.7%	10.8%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Other EU countries	2.3%	1.5%	0.8%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	8.7%	13.5%	-4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.8%	37.2%	-9.4%
Christian	69.2%	46.2%	23.0%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	2.6%	6.0%	-3.4%

Safety

Is Orchard Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Drive was 15.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.8% lower than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Orchard Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 51st lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.2%.

🔎 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 7DS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 3/10 (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) - 2/10 (very 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 Orchard Drive are based on 73 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 Orchard Drive, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7DS

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF7 7DS

Average Price
£286,824

Semi-Detached
£253,261

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£351,713

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Orchard Drive

Average Price
£290,457

Semi-Detached
£261,064

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£363,241

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Orchard DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
41 Orchard Drive, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2025-03-28	£297,815
29 Orchard Drive, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-09-03	£272,783
11 Orchard Drive, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-05-24	£261,306
6 Orchard Drive, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£237,500	2023-11-10	£258,321
19 Orchard Drive, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£247,500	2023-08-11	£266,212

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF7 7DS

Employment

WF7 7DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7DS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	104
Full-Time Employee	58
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Unemployed	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Education	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Manufacturing	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Real estate activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Construction	4
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Other	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ackworth Mill Dam School Mill Gate , Ackworth WF7 7PH	3out of 4	482 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane Bell Lane , Ackworth WF7 7JH	3out of 4	495 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	1,626 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fitzwilliam Primary School Second Avenue , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BA	3out of 4	2,792 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
King's Meadow Academy Wakefield Road , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BP	3out of 4	2,908 yd	Academy converter	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	3,082 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ	3out of 4	4,345 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	3out of 4	5,087 yd	Academy converter	No	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	387 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ackworth School Pontefract Road , Ackworth WF7 7LT	- not rated	1,054 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield independent sch Nostell Centre , Doncaster Road WF4 1QG	- not rated	3,904 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA	- not rated	3,968 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
The Garden Cafe	Ackworth Garden Centre, Barnsley Road	426 yd
Hillside Fisheries	27 Barnsley Road, Ackworth	597 yd
Victoria Cottage Tea Rooms	17 Barnsley Road, Ackworth	597 yd
Butterfly Sandwich Bar	42 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	943 yd
Thomas Franks @	Ackworth School, Pontefract Road	1,081 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ego @ The Beverley Arms	Beverley Arms, Doncaster Road	213 yd
The Masons Arms	Bell Lane, Ackworth	519 yd
Boot And Shoe	Wakefield Road, Ackworth	649 yd
Ackworth Village Social Club	Ackworth Village Club, 52 Wakefield Road	927 yd
The Angel Inn	The Angel, Wakefield Road	927 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lotus Garden Takeaway	Mill Lane, Ackworth	340 yd
Balti Bazaar	41 Bell Lane, Ackworth	519 yd
Bell Lane Fisheries	58 Bell Lane, Ackworth	737 yd
New Tung Shing	36 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	927 yd
Crusty Pizzeria	38 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	927 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	Co-Operative Retail Services, Barnsley Road		362 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oakfield Park School BARNSLEY ROAD	grass pitches	376 yd
Ackworth Mill Dam J&I School MILL GATE	grass pitches	447 yd
Ackworth Cricket Club WAKEFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	799 yd
Carr Bridge Playing Fields Barnsley Road	grass pitches	813 yd
Ackworth School Sports Field Off Barnsley Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,023 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	42.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	45.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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