Denton Gardens, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7PA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF7 7PA 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 7PA 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 Denton Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denton Gardens was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.3% lower than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Denton Gardens has the 20th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 154th lowest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.1%.

🔎 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 7PA, 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 Denton Gardens are based on 36 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 Denton Gardens, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7PA

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF7 7PA

Average Price
£334,725

Semi-Detached
£341,611

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£323,535

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Denton Gardens

Average Price
£342,686

Semi-Detached
£355,890

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£329,483

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Denton GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
36 Denton Gardens, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£324,000	2026-01-15	£323,691
22 Denton Gardens, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2025-04-11	£276,128
14 Denton Gardens, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£382,500	2024-02-01	£410,775
14 Denton Gardens, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2022-08-11	£330,540
40 Denton Gardens, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2021-01-29	£466,731

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF7 7PA

Employment

WF7 7PA 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 7PA 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
Mill Dam First School Millgate , Ackworth WF7 7PH	- not rated	290 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ackworth Mill Dam School Mill Gate , Ackworth WF7 7PH	3out of 4	299 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ackworth Mill Dam Junior and Infant School Mill Gate , Ackworth WF7 7PH	- not rated	299 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane Bell Lane , Ackworth WF7 7JH	3out of 4	481 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bell Lane Primary (J and I) School Bell Lane , Ackworth WF7 7JH	- not rated	576 yd	Community 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	- not rated	3,280 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hemsworth Arts and Community Academy Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB	- not rated	3,444 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hemsworth Arts and Community College Station Road , Hemsworth WF9 4HW	- not rated	3,454 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Featherstone Technology College: With Physical Disability Resource Pontefract Road , Purston WF7 5AJ	- not rated	4,168 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ	3out of 4	4,168 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ackworth Middle School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT	- not rated	580 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kinsley Middle School Wakefield Road , Fitzwilliam WF9 5AS	- not rated	3,117 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West End Middle School Regent Street , Hemsworth WF9 4QJ	- not rated	3,722 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Helen's CofE Middle School Highfields Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EG	- not rated	4,469 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Upton Middle School Common Lane , Upton WF9 1EA	- not rated	4,591 yd	Community school	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	580 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oaktree School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT	- not rated	580 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ackworth School Pontefract Road , Ackworth WF7 7LT	- not rated	865 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hollygarth School Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB	- not rated	3,478 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield independent sch Nostell Centre , Doncaster Road WF4 1QG	- not rated	3,922 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	Distance
The Garden Cafe	Ackworth Garden Centre, Barnsley Road	265 yd
Hillside Fisheries	27 Barnsley Road, Ackworth	381 yd
Victoria Cottage Tea Rooms	17 Barnsley Road, Ackworth	381 yd
Thomas Franks @	Ackworth School, Pontefract Road	867 yd
Butterfly Sandwich Bar	42 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	895 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ego @ The Beverley Arms	Beverley Arms, Doncaster Road	93 yd
The Masons Arms	Bell Lane, Ackworth	362 yd
Boot And Shoe	Wakefield Road, Ackworth	625 yd
Ackworth Village Social Club	Ackworth Village Club, 52 Wakefield Road	879 yd
The Angel Inn	The Angel, Wakefield Road	879 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lotus Garden Takeaway	Mill Lane, Ackworth	122 yd
Balti Bazaar	41 Bell Lane, Ackworth	362 yd
Bell Lane Fisheries	58 Bell Lane, Ackworth	698 yd
Crusty Pizzeria	38 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	879 yd
New Tung Shing	36 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	879 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	Co-Operative Retail Services, Barnsley Road		224 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ackworth Mill Dam J&I School MILL GATE	grass pitches	298 yd
Oakfield Park School BARNSLEY ROAD	grass pitches	571 yd
Carr Bridge Playing Fields Barnsley Road	grass pitches	609 yd
Ackworth Cricket Club WAKEFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	803 yd
Ackworth School Sports Field Off Barnsley Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	841 yd
Ackworth School PONTEFRACT ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	957 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	43.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	73.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	73.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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