Woodlock Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7FG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF7 7FG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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	47.4%	52.7%	5.3%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	52.6%	47.3%	-5.3%	49.0%	-1.7%

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 7FG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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	36.4%	32.8%	-3.6%	37.9%	-5.1%
Married: Opposite sex	49.5%	57.3%	7.8%	44.2%	13.1%
Separated	2.8%	2.6%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	8%	6.9%	-1.1%	9.1%	-2.2%
Widowed	3.3%	0.4%	-2.9%	6.1%	-5.7%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	55.3%	62.8%	7.5%	48.4%	14.4%
Good health	31.7%	29.7%	-2.0%	33.6%	-3.9%
Fair health	9.9%	5.6%	-4.3%	12.7%	-7.1%
Bad health	1.9%	1.3%	-0.6%	4.0%	-2.7%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	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.

In the area around WF7 7FG this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.1%	7.2%	-8.9%	18.2%	-11.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.8%	6.4%	-3.4%	9.6%	-3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.8%	17.4%	-1.4%	13.4%	4.0%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	3.4%	-0.4%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.6%	21.7%	7.1%	16.9%	4.8%
Degree or Similar	32.4%	43.4%	11.0%	33.8%	9.6%
Other	4.5%	0.4%	-4.1%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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)
Indian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0.6%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.3%
White	97.3%	97.2%	-0.1%	81.4%	15.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.8% 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	97.9%	98.8%	0.9%	83.2%	15.6%
European Union	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	1.3%	-1.0%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	98.8%	0.9%	83.2%	15.6%
10+ Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	9.8%	-8.9%
5-10 Years	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.4%	76.7%	12.7%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	10.3%	13.5%	-3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.8%	37.2%	11.6%
Christian	44.4%	46.2%	-1.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Woodlock Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodlock Road was 39.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% lower than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Woodlock Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 246th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.6%.

🔎 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 7FG, 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 Woodlock Road are based on 46 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 Woodlock Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7FG

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF7 7FG

Average Price
£242,018

Semi-Detached
£296,229

Terraced
£217,924

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodlock Road

Average Price
£258,207

Semi-Detached
£312,631

Terraced
£241,102

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodlock Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 Woodlock Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2024-10-29	£171,346
5 Woodlock Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-07-05	£280,939
25 Woodlock Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2024-03-22	£218,266
33 Woodlock Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£262,500	2024-02-26	£283,500
15 Woodlock Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£172,500	2023-06-14	£188,231

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF7 7FG

Employment

WF7 7FG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	155
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	22
Retired	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	51
Education	40
Construction	39
Human health and social work activities	35
Manufacturing	30
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	27
Financial and insurance activities	16
Other	16
Transport and storage	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Information and communication	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Real estate activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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	1,039 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fitzwilliam Primary School Second Avenue , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BA	3out of 4	1,561 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ackworth Mill Dam School Mill Gate , Ackworth WF7 7PH	3out of 4	1,714 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
King's Meadow Academy Wakefield Road , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BP	3out of 4	2,142 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	2,513 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	3,486 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ	3out of 4	3,884 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ackworth School Pontefract Road , Ackworth WF7 7LT	- not rated	1,574 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Park School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT	4out of 4	1,670 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield independent sch Nostell Centre , Doncaster Road WF4 1QG	- not rated	2,403 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA	- not rated	4,204 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
High Well School Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD	3out of 4	5,273 yd	Community 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
Ashs Balti	Wakefield Road, Ackworth	273 yd
Ackworth Born And Bread	94 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	286 yd
Butterfly Sandwich Bar	42 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	624 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Electric Theatre	62 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	273 yd
Ackworth Village Social Club	Ackworth Village Club, 52 Wakefield Road	637 yd
The Angel Inn	The Angel, Wakefield Road	637 yd
Boot And Shoe	Wakefield Road, Ackworth	901 yd
The Masons Arms	Bell Lane, Ackworth	1,051 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brackenhill Fisheries	153 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	311 yd
Crusty Pizzeria	38 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	636 yd
New Tung Shing	36 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	637 yd
Bell Lane Fisheries	58 Bell Lane, Ackworth	807 yd
Balti Bazaar	41 Bell Lane, Ackworth	1,051 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ultimate Fitness WAKEFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite	266 yd
Dicky Sykes Lane DICKY SYKES LANE	grass pitches	529 yd
Ackworth Cricket Club WAKEFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	858 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	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%

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	76.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	116 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	24.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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