Ladybalk Lane, Pontefract, WF8 1LA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF8 1LA 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	56.3%	50.2%	-6.1%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	43.7%	49.8%	6.1%	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	24.9%	35.1%	10.2%	37.9%	-2.8%
Married: Opposite sex	45.3%	45.6%	0.3%	44.2%	1.4%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	2.8%	1.7%	-1.1%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	8%	11.7%	3.7%	9.1%	2.6%
Widowed	18.3%	5.4%	-12.9%	6.1%	-0.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47.9%	45.6%	-2.3%	48.4%	-2.8%
Good health	23.4%	37.3%	13.9%	33.6%	3.7%
Fair health	10.1%	12.5%	2.4%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	8.5%	3.1%	-5.4%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	10.1%	1.4%	-8.7%	1.2%	0.2%

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	31.5%	19%	-12.5%	18.2%	0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.9%	9.9%	-5.0%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	20.2%	5.7%	13.4%	6.8%
Apprenticeship	1.4%	5.8%	4.4%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	18.2%	8.9%	16.9%	1.3%
Degree or Similar	24.6%	24.8%	0.2%	33.8%	-9.0%
Other	3.8%	2.1%	-1.7%	2.8%	-0.7%

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)
Chinese	0%	1%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.7%	97.2%	-0.5%	81.4%	15.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	97.5%	96.5%	-1.0%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	1.4%	2.4%	1.0%	6.1%	-3.7%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1%	0.2%	5.6%	-4.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	96.5%	-0.7%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.4%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	1%	0.2%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.4%	76.7%	9.7%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	10.8%	13.5%	-2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.9%	37.2%	6.7%
Christian	50.2%	46.2%	4.0%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Ladybalk Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ladybalk Lane was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.5% lower than the Pontefract North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ladybalk Lane has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Pontefract North and the 227th lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WF8 1LA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Ladybalk Lane are based on 60 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 Ladybalk Lane, Pontefract, WF8 1LA

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF8 1LA

Average Price
£232,076

Semi-Detached
£196,927

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£244,629

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ladybalk Lane

Average Price
£249,230

Semi-Detached
£205,421

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£254,719

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£714,161

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ladybalk LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
59 Ladybalk Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2025-10-31	£255,729
61 Ladybalk Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2025-09-10	£252,882
75 Ladybalk Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2025-05-21	£248,251
99 Ladybalk Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£171,000	2021-12-16	£205,353
63 Ladybalk Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£176,000	2021-01-14	£223,287

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF8 1LA

Employment

WF8 1LA 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	115
Retired	42
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Manufacturing	25
Human health and social work activities	21
Transport and storage	11
Education	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Construction	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER	3out of 4	1,458 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School Orchard Head Lane , WF8 2NJ	3out of 4	761 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pontefract Orchard Head Junior and Infant School Orchard Head Lane , WF8 2NJ	- not rated	761 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Giles CofE (VA) J&I Pontefract Skinner Lane , WF8 1HG	- not rated	908 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Giles C of E Academy St Giles C of E Academy , Skinner Lane WF8 1HG	3out of 4	908 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newgate , WF8 4AA	- not rated	1,482 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF	3out of 4	2,150 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The King's School Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF	- not rated	2,150 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU	2out of 4	2,410 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Airedale High School Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU	- not rated	2,410 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	3out of 4	3,038 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR	- not rated	1,666 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR	- not rated	1,666 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Inglebrook School Northgate Close , WF8 1JL	- not rated	982 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dove Adolescent Services 170 Southgate , WF8 1QJ	- not rated	1,004 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
High Well School Rookhill Road , WF8 2DD	3out of 4	2,171 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pontefract the Castle School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ	- not rated	2,414 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield Pathways School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ	- not rated	2,475 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
A1 Football Factory	Skinner Lane, Pontefract	581 yd
Harman's Catering Service	Valeo Confectionery Limited, Ferrybridge Road	745 yd
Busy Bees Cafe	The Coach House, Bondgate	850 yd
Mamma Mia Pizzeria	61 Northgate, Pontefract	870 yd
The Castle Coffee Shop	Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain	891 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Railway Inn	Mill Dam Lane, Pontefract		681 yd
The Olde Tavern	34 South Baileygate, Pontefract		898 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Captains Fish & Chips	3 Ladybalk Lane, Pontefract	278 yd
Monkhill Sandwiches	12, 12-12A Monkhill Lane	309 yd
Tokies	3 Bondgate, Pontefract	793 yd
Pearl Dragon	38 Bondgate, Pontefract	850 yd
Sun Sun House	16 Micklegate, Pontefract	943 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farmfoods Freezer Centre	63 Horsefair, Pontefract	970 yd
Aldi	Aldi Stores Limited, South Baileygate	1,017 yd
Home Bargains	Park Road Retail Park Park Road, Pontefract	1,040 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ladybalk Quarry LADY BALK LANE	grass pitches	83 yd
A1 Football Factory TAVERN WORKS TAVERN WORKS SKINNER LANE	artificial grass pitch	586 yd
Orchard Head Junior, Infant And Nursery School ORCHARD HEAD LANE	grass pitches	747 yd
Pontefract Collieries Beechnut Lane	grass pitches	799 yd
Fitness Base Gym FITNESS BASE FITNESS BASE NORTHGATE	health and fitness suite	896 yd
Orchard Head (Closed) Orchard Head Lane	grass pitches	915 yd
Your Space Pontefract PARK ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,041 yd
Pontefract Squash & Leisure Club STUART ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	1,076 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	101.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WF8 1LA