Rosslyn Court, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7QG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF7 7QG 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	51.6%	50.2%	-1.4%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	48.4%	49.8%	1.4%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	32.7%	37.3%	4.6%	37.9%	-0.6%
Married: Opposite sex	49.8%	44.1%	-5.7%	44.2%	-0.1%
Separated	1.9%	2%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	10.4%	8.3%	-2.1%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	5.2%	8.3%	3.1%	6.1%	2.2%

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	39.8%	46.4%	6.6%	48.4%	-2.0%
Good health	35.4%	34.5%	-0.9%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	19.9%	14.5%	-5.4%	12.7%	1.8%
Bad health	3.7%	3.8%	0.1%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.3%

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	22.3%	21.5%	-0.8%	18.2%	3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	9.5%	-4.7%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	11%	-6.1%	13.4%	-2.4%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	10.5%	4.8%	5.3%	5.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	19.5%	9.5%	16.9%	2.6%
Degree or Similar	26.1%	26%	-0.1%	33.8%	-7.8%
Other	4.7%	2%	-2.7%	2.8%	-0.8%

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)
Indian	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.3%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
White	97.2%	99.2%	2.0%	81.4%	17.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.6% 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	98%	96.6%	-1.4%	83.2%	13.4%
European Union	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	96.6%	-1.4%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0.8%	2.1%	1.3%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.5%	76.7%	1.8%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	18.1%	13.5%	4.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.7%	37.2%	2.5%
Christian	48.9%	46.2%	2.7%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Not answered	10.5%	6.0%	4.5%

Safety

Is Rosslyn Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosslyn Court was 136.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.5% higher than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rosslyn Court has the 33rd highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 329th highest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.8%.

🔎 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 7QG, 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 Rosslyn Court are based on 7 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 Rosslyn Court, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7QG

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF7 7QG

Average Price
£267,308

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£267,308

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rosslyn Court

Average Price
£272,367

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£272,367

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rosslyn CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Rosslyn Court, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2025-08-08	£274,728
3 Rosslyn Court, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2025-02-18	£226,051
2 Rosslyn Court, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£204,000	2020-01-31	£279,664
4 Rosslyn Court, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2016-03-24	£315,535
2 Rosslyn Court, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2012-08-24	£278,933

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF7 7QG

Employment

WF7 7QG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	68
Retired	51
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	20
Education	19
Construction	13
Manufacturing	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Other	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Transport and storage	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Information and communication	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	183 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bell Lane Primary (J and I) School Bell Lane , Ackworth WF7 7JH	- not rated	262 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ackworth Bell Lane First School Bell Lane , Ackworth WF7 7JH	- not rated	262 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bell Lane Academy Bell Lane , Ackworth WF7 7JH	- not rated	262 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ackworth Mill Dam School Mill Gate , Ackworth WF7 7PH	3out of 4	572 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	- not rated	3,202 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hemsworth Arts and Community Academy Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB	- not rated	3,344 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hemsworth Arts and Community College Station Road , Hemsworth WF9 4HW	- not rated	3,376 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Featherstone Technology College: With Physical Disability Resource Pontefract Road , Purston WF7 5AJ	- not rated	4,128 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ	3out of 4	4,128 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	624 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kinsley Middle School Wakefield Road , Fitzwilliam WF9 5AS	- not rated	2,812 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West End Middle School Regent Street , Hemsworth WF9 4QJ	- not rated	3,593 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Helen's CofE Middle School Highfields Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EG	- not rated	4,348 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Upton Middle School Common Lane , Upton WF9 1EA	- not rated	4,813 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	624 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oaktree School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT	- not rated	624 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ackworth School Pontefract Road , Ackworth WF7 7LT	- not rated	915 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hollygarth School Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB	- not rated	3,380 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield independent sch Nostell Centre , Doncaster Road WF4 1QG	- not rated	3,616 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	113 yd
Hillside Fisheries	27 Barnsley Road, Ackworth	400 yd
Victoria Cottage Tea Rooms	17 Barnsley Road, Ackworth	400 yd
Butterfly Sandwich Bar	42 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	584 yd
Thomas Franks @	Ackworth School, Pontefract Road	916 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Masons Arms	Bell Lane, Ackworth	139 yd
Ego @ The Beverley Arms	Beverley Arms, Doncaster Road	236 yd
Boot And Shoe	Wakefield Road, Ackworth	335 yd
Ackworth Village Social Club	Ackworth Village Club, 52 Wakefield Road	569 yd
The Angel Inn	The Angel, Wakefield Road	569 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Balti Bazaar	41 Bell Lane, Ackworth	139 yd
Lotus Garden Takeaway	Mill Lane, Ackworth	299 yd
Bell Lane Fisheries	58 Bell Lane, Ackworth	394 yd
Crusty Pizzeria	38 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	569 yd
New Tung Shing	36 Wakefield Road, Ackworth	569 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	Co-Operative Retail Services, Barnsley Road		96 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ackworth Cricket Club WAKEFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	525 yd
Ackworth Mill Dam J&I School MILL GATE	grass pitches	571 yd
Oakfield Park School BARNSLEY ROAD	grass pitches	611 yd
Carr Bridge Playing Fields Barnsley Road	grass pitches	739 yd
Ackworth School PONTEFRACT ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	989 yd
Ackworth School Sports Field Off Barnsley Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,013 yd
Ultimate Fitness WAKEFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,057 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%

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