Denwell Terrace is in Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF8 1HT is located in the Pontefract North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Denwell Terrace, Pontefract, WF8 1HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF8 1ET, WF8 1HU, WF8 1LZ, WF8 1NH, WF8 1QN, WF8 1HS, WF8 1NU, WF8 1HR, WF8 1HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF8 1HT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 47.9% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 54.1% | 52.1% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF8 1HT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.2% | 44.7% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 25.4% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 23.9% | 9.5% | 9.1% | 14.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 48.5% | 39.6% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 37.7% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 16.8% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 18.2% | 14% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11.4% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 18.2% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 15.9% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 33.7% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.1% | 92.1% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 92.7% | 92.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 91.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denwell Terrace was 94.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.7% lower than the Pontefract North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Denwell Terrace has the 48th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Pontefract North and the 514th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Denwell Terrace, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2024-12-16 | £148,289 |
| 9 Denwell Terrace, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2023-07-28 | £139,856 |
| 6 Denwell Terrace, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2023-02-24 | £115,718 |
| 12 Denwell Terrace, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2021-11-26 | £167,001 |
| 12 Denwell Terrace, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-11-22 | £157,473 |
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles C of E Academy St Giles C of E Academy , Skinner Lane WF8 1HG | 3out of 4 | 279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newgate , WF8 4AA | 4out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Halfpenny Lane , WF8 4BW | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School Orchard Head Lane , WF8 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Academy Cobblers Lane , WF8 2HN | 1out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 2,520 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 2,977 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,377 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Cutsyke Road , Featherstone WF7 6BD | 3out of 4 | 3,555 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Well School Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Football Factory | Skinner Lane, Pontefract | 123 yd | |
| Mamma Mia Pizzeria | 61 Northgate, Pontefract | 280 yd | |
| La Rokka | Norwood House, Stuart Road | 453 yd | |
| Bosphorus Bistro | 11 Finkle Street, Pontefract | 466 yd | |
| Bowl of Joy | 3 Horsefair, Pontefract | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broken Bridge | 5 Horsefair, Pontefract | 469 yd | |
| Horsevaults Public House | Horsefair, Pontefract | 492 yd | |
| Golden Ball Public House | 20 Horsefair, Pontefract | 506 yd | |
| Railway Inn | Mill Dam Lane, Pontefract | 538 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Market Place, Pontefract | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Community Kitchen | 6 Horsefair House, Horsefair | 414 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 62 Horsefair, Pontefract | 449 yd | |
| Lucky 7 | 7 Horsefair, Pontefract | 469 yd | |
| Knights of Pontefract | 3 Horsefair, Pontefract | 469 yd | |
| Chilly's | 1 Finkle Street, Pontefract | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Freezer Centre | 63 Horsefair, Pontefract | 414 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 3-7 Woolmarket, Pontefract | 521 yd | |
| Iceland | Stuart Road, Pontefract | 529 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 Corn Market, Pontefract | 610 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 9 Beastfair, Pontefract | 663 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Football Factory TAVERN WORKS TAVERN WORKS SKINNER LANE | artificial grass pitch | 118 yd |
| Fitness Base Gym FITNESS BASE FITNESS BASE NORTHGATE | health and fitness suite | 266 yd |
| Pontefract Collieries Beechnut Lane | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Pontefract Squash & Leisure Club STUART ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 440 yd |
| Pontefract Swimming Pool STUART ROAD | swimming pool | 461 yd |
| Womens Workout World (Pontefract) (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Horsefair | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Mills Fitness (Closed) Cornmarket | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Your Space Pontefract PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Ladybalk Quarry LADY BALK LANE | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Absolute Fitness Uk (Closed) Ropergate | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.