Bond Street is in Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF8 2JR 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 Bond Street, Pontefract, WF8 2JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF8 2JP, WF8 2LW, WF8 2JW, WF8 2LH, WF8 2JS, WF8 2JN, WF8 2NZ, WF8 2NY, WF8 2PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF8 2JR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 47.2% | 50% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52.8% | 50% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 25.4% | 32.5% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 45% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 14.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 47.5% | 48.3% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.9% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 21.4% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 11.5% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 18.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 19.8% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 19.8% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 92.5% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 97.2% | 92.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 92.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bond Street was 393.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 169.1% higher than the Pontefract North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bond Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Pontefract North and the 56th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Bond Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2024-05-22 | £123,533 |
| 2 Bond Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2023-07-24 | £133,072 |
| 2 Bond Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-07-24 | £125,244 |
| 16 Bond Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-02-10 | £184,140 |
| 19 Bond Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-10-28 | £113,083 |
WF8 2JR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 801 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Academy Cobblers Lane , WF8 2HN | 1out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles C of E Academy St Giles C of E Academy , Skinner Lane WF8 1HG | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Cobblers Lane , WF8 2HN | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lacy Primary School Chequerfield Lane , WF8 2TG | 3out of 4 | 1,332 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 | 2,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 2,683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lacy Academy Middle Lane , WF11 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 4,144 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,021 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 | 3,081 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harman's Catering Service | Valeo Confectionery Limited, Ferrybridge Road | 177 yd | |
| Busy Bees Cafe | The Coach House, Bondgate | 260 yd | |
| Badens Butties | Cooke Hall Scout Hq, Bondgate | 480 yd | |
| Shake Rattle & Roll | Unit 10, Baileygate Industrial Estate | 495 yd | |
| The Castle Coffee Shop | Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cobbler Pub | Cobblers Lane, Pontefract | 408 yd | |
| Railway Inn | Mill Dam Lane, Pontefract | 427 yd | |
| The Olde Tavern | 34 South Baileygate, Pontefract | 498 yd | |
| Horsevaults Public House | Horsefair, Pontefract | 1,078 yd | |
| Golden Ball Public House | 20 Horsefair, Pontefract | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokies | 3 Bondgate, Pontefract | 75 yd | |
| Pearl Dragon | 38 Bondgate, Pontefract | 260 yd | |
| Monkhill Sandwiches | 12, 12-12A Monkhill Lane | 455 yd | |
| Livorno Pizza And Tandoori Balti | 3 Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract | 762 yd | |
| Sun Sun House | 16 Micklegate, Pontefract | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Limited, South Baileygate | 495 yd | |
| Farmfoods Freezer Centre | 63 Horsefair, Pontefract | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladybalk Quarry LADY BALK LANE | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Orchard Head Junior, Infant And Nursery School ORCHARD HEAD LANE | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| A1 Football Factory TAVERN WORKS TAVERN WORKS SKINNER LANE | artificial grass pitch | 956 yd |
| Fitness Base Gym FITNESS BASE FITNESS BASE NORTHGATE | health and fitness suite | 975 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40.07 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40.07 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.