Adwick Terrace is in Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF8 2NY 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 Adwick Terrace, Pontefract, WF8 2NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF8 2NZ, WF8 2LW, WF8 2PA, WF8 2YG, WF8 2JN, WF8 2JW, WF8 2JS, WF8 2YH, WF8 2JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF8 2NY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 2NY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 49.9% | 45.6% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 36.4% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.2% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 46.5% | 43% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 37.1% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14.1% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 27.2% | 21.9% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.5% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.4% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 22.4% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 29% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95% | 91.1% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 90.3% | 90.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 91.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adwick Terrace was 246.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.4% higher than the Pontefract North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Adwick Terrace has the 8th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Pontefract North and the 129th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Adwick Terrace, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-12-21 | £117,987 |
| 4 Adwick Terrace, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2019-03-28 | £158,435 |
| 2 Adwick Terrace, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2004-11-12 | £169,384 |
| 3 Adwick Terrace, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2002-09-06 | £167,937 |
| 6 Adwick Terrace, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2002-07-08 | £241,898 |
WF8 2NY 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 1,060 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 | 743 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles C of E Academy St Giles C of E Academy , Skinner Lane WF8 1HG | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Academy Cobblers Lane , WF8 2HN | 1out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Cobblers Lane , WF8 2HN | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lacy Primary School Chequerfield Lane , WF8 2TG | 3out of 4 | 1,449 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 | 2,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lacy Academy Middle Lane , WF11 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 4,260 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 | 1,925 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 | 3,008 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 | 201 yd | |
| Busy Bees Cafe | The Coach House, Bondgate | 328 yd | |
| Shake Rattle & Roll | Unit 10, Baileygate Industrial Estate | 560 yd | |
| Badens Butties | Cooke Hall Scout Hq, Bondgate | 590 yd | |
| The Castle Coffee Shop | Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Inn | Mill Dam Lane, Pontefract | 388 yd | |
| The Olde Tavern | 34 South Baileygate, Pontefract | 522 yd | |
| The Cobbler Pub | Cobblers Lane, Pontefract | 544 yd | |
| Horsevaults Public House | Horsefair, Pontefract | 1,047 yd | |
| Golden Ball Public House | 20 Horsefair, Pontefract | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokies | 3 Bondgate, Pontefract | 192 yd | |
| Monkhill Sandwiches | 12, 12-12A Monkhill Lane | 305 yd | |
| Pearl Dragon | 38 Bondgate, Pontefract | 328 yd | |
| Livorno Pizza And Tandoori Balti | 3 Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract | 747 yd | |
| Sun Sun House | 16 Micklegate, Pontefract | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Limited, South Baileygate | 560 yd | |
| Farmfoods Freezer Centre | 63 Horsefair, Pontefract | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladybalk Quarry LADY BALK LANE | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Orchard Head Junior, Infant And Nursery School ORCHARD HEAD LANE | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| A1 Football Factory TAVERN WORKS TAVERN WORKS SKINNER LANE | artificial grass pitch | 846 yd |
| Fitness Base Gym FITNESS BASE FITNESS BASE NORTHGATE | health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Orchard Head (Closed) Orchard Head Lane | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Womens Workout World (Pontefract) (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Horsefair | health and fitness suite | 1,068 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.