Carleton View is in Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF8 2SD is located in the Pontefract South 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 View, Pontefract, WF8 2SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF8 3NE, WF8 2SE, WF8 3NF, WF8 2SG, WF8 3NL, WF8 2SF, WF8 3PX, WF8 3RH, WF8 3PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF8 2SD 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.9% | 34.4% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 40.6% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 14.3% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 46.8% | 44% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 34% | 37.4% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.6% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 16.6% | 21% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 16.1% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16.1% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 29.5% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.6% | 95.2% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 96.1% | 93.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 93.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carleton View was 102.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% lower than the Pontefract North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carleton View has the 45th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Pontefract North and the 477th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 73.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Carleton View, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-08-09 | £124,154 |
| 18 Carleton View, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-01-05 | £132,482 |
| 10 Carleton View, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2023-10-23 | £116,186 |
| 23 Carleton View, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2023-06-29 | £131,967 |
| 24 Carleton View, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-06-02 | £138,352 |
WF8 2SD 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 310 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larks Hill Junior and Infant School Larks Hill , WF8 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School Carleton Road , Carleton WF8 3NP | 2out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newgate , WF8 4AA | 4out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lacy Primary School Chequerfield Lane , WF8 2TG | 3out of 4 | 1,245 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 | 713 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,601 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 | 4,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 4,608 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,788 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 | 2,068 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackworth School Pontefract Road , Ackworth WF7 7LT | - not rated | 4,605 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Community Centre | The Circle, Pontefract | 708 yd | |
| Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Staff & Visitor Catering | Pontefract Hospital, Friarwood Lane | 881 yd | |
| In Patient Catering | Pontefract Hospital, Friarwood Lane | 881 yd | |
| The Mad Ox | 9-11 Ropergate End, Pontefract | 918 yd | |
| Abduls | Southgate, Pontefract | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Masonic Hall Co Ltd | 1 Ackworth Road, Pontefract | 417 yd | |
| Carleton | Hardwick Road, Pontefract | 502 yd | |
| Chequerfield Hotel | The Circle, Pontefract | 708 yd | |
| Tooth & Tiger | 29 Southgate, Pontefract | 901 yd | |
| Robin Hood Inn | Wakefield Road, Pontefract | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune House | 8A Swanhill Lane, Pontefract | 63 yd | |
| Tuck In at Swanhill | 2C Swanhill Lane, Pontefract | 63 yd | |
| Carleton Fisheries | Carleton Park Road, Pontefract | 220 yd | |
| Nanny G's | 8 Ashleigh Avenue, Pontefract | 588 yd | |
| Canton Chef | Grove Villa, Grove Road | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 9 Beastfair, Pontefract | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carleton Park Junior And Infant School MOXON CLOSE | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Carleton Community High School GREEN LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| The Rookeries Carleton Junior And Infant School CARLETON ROAD | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| The Kings High School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Pontefract Sports And Social Fc Harewood Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Larks Hill Junior And Infant School LARKS HILL | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Absolute Fitness Uk (Closed) Ropergate | health and fitness suite | 974 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 | 93.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.2% |
| 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 | 6.8% |
| Median download speed | 28.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.