Overview of WF8 2RX

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Carleton Glen is in Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF8 2RX 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 Carleton Glen, Pontefract, WF8 2RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WF8 2SW, WF8 2SN, WF8 2RU, WF8 1AY, WF8 2SL, WF8 2AE, WF8 1SU, WF8 2RS, WF8 2AD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF8 2RX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.2%50.2%1.0% 51.0% -0.8%
Male50.8%49.8%-1.0% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single24.6%39.1%14.5% 37.9% 1.2%
Married: Opposite sex60.5%45.6%-14.9% 44.2% 1.4%
Separated1.8%2.1%0.3% 2.2% -0.1%
Divorced7.2%8.2%1.0% 9.1% -0.9%
Widowed5.8%5%-0.8% 6.1% -1.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health43.7%48.8%5.1% 48.4% 0.4%
Good health32.3%36.6%4.3% 33.6% 3.0%
Fair health15.7%12.6%-3.1% 12.7% -0.1%
Bad health6.8%1.8%-5.0% 4.0% -2.2%
Very bad health1.5%0.2%-1.3% 1.2% -1.0%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications34.8%19.4%-15.4% 18.2% 1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13%8.2%-4.8% 9.6% -1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.3%13%0.7% 13.4% -0.4%
Apprenticeship5.8%6.9%1.1% 5.3% 1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.4%20.5%11.1% 16.9% 3.6%
Degree or Similar19.9%29.3%9.4% 33.8% -4.5%
Other4.7%2.7%-2.0% 2.8% -0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.2%0%-2.2% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian0.3%1.3%1.0% 3.1% -1.8%
Pakistani4.3%3.5%-0.8% 2.7% 0.8%
Other Asian1.8%2%0.2% 1.6% 0.4%
Black Caribbean0%0.7%0.7% 1.0% -0.3%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0.9%0.6% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.2%0.2% 0.9% -0.7%
Mixed Other0.3%0.9%0.6% 0.8% 0.1%
White89.8%90.3%0.5% 81.4% 8.9%
Other0.9%0.2%-0.7% 1.6% -1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92%89.6%-2.4% 83.2% 6.4%
European Union2.5%5.8%3.3% 6.1% -0.3%
Middle East and Asia5.5%3.5%-2.0% 5.6% -2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%1.1%1.1% 1.3% -0.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK92%89.6%-2.4% 83.2% 6.4%
10+ Years0.3%5.3%5.0% 9.8% -4.5%
5-10 Years2.2%2.7%0.5% 2.9% -0.2%
2-5 Years2.2%2.2%0.0% 2.2% 0.0%
Less than 2 years3.4%0.2%-3.2% 1.9% -1.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.9% 76.7% 6.2%
Lithuania1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
Poland2.2% 1.3% 0.9%
Other EU countries2% 1.5% 0.5%
Southern Asia0.9% 1.2% -0.3%
North America and the Caribbean0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
No passport held9.8% 13.5% -3.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion43.9% 37.2% 6.7%
Christian48.8% 46.2% 2.6%
Hindu0.4% 1.7% -1.3%
Muslim3.3% 6.5% -3.2%
Not answered3.6% 6.0% -2.4%

Safety

Is Carleton Glen Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carleton Glen was 78.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.5% lower than the Pontefract North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Carleton Glen has the 52nd lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Pontefract North and the 519th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.



🔎 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 2RX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Carleton Glen are based on 89 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 Carleton Glen, Pontefract, WF8 2RX

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF8 2RX

Average Price
£145,641
Semi-Detached
£142,556
Terraced
£164,153
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Carleton Glen

Average Price
£178,171
Semi-Detached
£171,351
Terraced
£154,912
Detached
£280,760
Flats/Maisonettes
£156,265
Other
£870,520

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Carleton GlenStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
52 Carleton Glen, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£105,0002018-12-14 £148,785
62 Carleton Glen, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£100,0002015-08-28 £162,158
68 Carleton Glen, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£72,5002009-04-20 £124,569
50 Carleton Glen, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£71,9372005-12-22 £120,308
66 Carleton Glen, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£92,5002005-06-13 £161,007
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF8 2RX

Employment

WF8 2RX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 Employee185
Retired82
Part-Time Employee40
Self-Employed25
Student (economically inactive)14
Looking after home or family12
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Other5
Unemployed5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities24
Manufacturing21
Administrative and support service activities17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Education14
Accommodation and food service activities11
Construction8
Transport and storage8
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Other5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Financial and insurance activities4
Mining and quarrying3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Information and communication2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harewood Centre Nursery School
Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER
3out of 4 951 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Moxon Close , Carleton Park WF8 3PT
3out of 4 741 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newgate , WF8 4AA
4out of 4 746 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 4 903 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Larks Hill , WF8 4RJ
3out of 4 1,044 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
De Lacy Primary School
Chequerfield Lane , WF8 2TG
3out of 4 1,134 yd Academy sponsor led 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 4 680 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Carleton High School
Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW
3out of 4 1,357 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ
3out of 4 2,764 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 3,897 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Airedale Academy
Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU
3out of 4 4,150 yd Academy converter Not Applicable 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 1,465 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
High Well School
Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD
3out of 4 1,991 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ackworth School
Pontefract Road , Ackworth WF7 7LT
- not rated 5,011 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Staff & Visitor CateringPontefract Hospital, Friarwood Lane423 yd
In Patient CateringPontefract Hospital, Friarwood Lane423 yd
Myxology at Pontefract Ltd29 Ropergate, Pontefract528 yd
AbdulsSouthgate, Pontefract535 yd
Alleyc'Zam37 Southgate, Pontefract535 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tooth & Tiger29 Southgate, Pontefract496 yd
The Blue BellValley Road, Pontefract525 yd
Iron Dram27A, 27 Ropergate546 yd
Pontefract Masonic Hall Co Ltd1 Ackworth Road, Pontefract576 yd
Elephant HotelMarket Place, Pontefract587 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Nanny G's8 Ashleigh Avenue, Pontefract180 yd
Canton ChefGrove Villa, Grove Road251 yd
Fortune House8A Swanhill Lane, Pontefract399 yd
Tuck In at Swanhill2C Swanhill Lane, Pontefract399 yd
Southgate Indian Restaurant And TakewaySouthgate, Pontefract535 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods9 Beastfair, Pontefract654 yd
Home Bargains3-7 Woolmarket, Pontefract678 yd
Tesco10 Corn Market, Pontefract776 yd
Farmfoods Freezer Centre63 Horsefair, Pontefract822 yd
ASDAHalfpenny Lane, Pontefract900 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Absolute Fitness Uk (Closed)
Ropergate
health and fitness suite599 yd
Womens Workout World (Pontefract) (Closed)
1-3 1-3 Horsefair
health and fitness suite700 yd
Carleton Park Junior And Infant School
MOXON CLOSE
grass pitches736 yd
Pontefract Sports And Social Fc
Harewood Avenue
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches756 yd
Mills Fitness (Closed)
Cornmarket
health and fitness suite794 yd
Pontefract Swimming Pool
STUART ROAD
swimming pool821 yd
The Kings High School
MILL HILL LANE
grass pitches866 yd
Fitness Base Gym
FITNESS BASE FITNESS BASE NORTHGATE
health and fitness suite917 yd
Pontefract Squash & Leisure Club
STUART ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts996 yd
High Well School
ROOKHILL ROAD
1,088 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed27.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed157.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed1.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed11.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

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