Campion Close is in Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF8 2SJ 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 Campion Close, Pontefract, WF8 2SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF8 2RT, WF8 2SL, WF8 2SH, WF8 2SN, WF8 2SF, WF8 2RY, WF8 2SG, WF8 2SE, WF8 2QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF8 2SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 2SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 42.2% | 46.3% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 39.4% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.1% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 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 | 44.6% | 42.3% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 38% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 11.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 27.1% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 15.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 19.1% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 16% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 90.8% | 92.4% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 87.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 7.2% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 87.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Campion Close was 75.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.4% lower than the Pontefract North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Campion Close has the 50th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Pontefract North and the 496th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Campion Close, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-08-27 | £141,057 |
| 19 Campion Close, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2017-02-17 | £130,625 |
| 13 Campion Close, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2008-01-31 | £134,689 |
WF8 2SJ 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,062 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 | 513 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newgate , WF8 4AA | 4out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larks Hill Junior and Infant School Larks Hill , WF8 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School Carleton Road , Carleton WF8 3NP | 2out of 4 | 1,114 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 | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,683 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 | 4,005 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 4,391 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 | 1,638 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 | 2,034 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackworth School Pontefract Road , Ackworth WF7 7LT | - not rated | 4,802 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 | 635 yd | |
| Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Staff & Visitor Catering | Pontefract Hospital, Friarwood Lane | 664 yd | |
| In Patient Catering | Pontefract Hospital, Friarwood Lane | 664 yd | |
| Abduls | Southgate, Pontefract | 736 yd | |
| Alleyc'Zam | 37 Southgate, Pontefract | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Masonic Hall Co Ltd | 1 Ackworth Road, Pontefract | 457 yd | |
| Chequerfield Hotel | The Circle, Pontefract | 635 yd | |
| Carleton | Hardwick Road, Pontefract | 648 yd | |
| Tooth & Tiger | 29 Southgate, Pontefract | 708 yd | |
| The Blue Bell | Valley Road, Pontefract | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune House | 8A Swanhill Lane, Pontefract | 160 yd | |
| Tuck In at Swanhill | 2C Swanhill Lane, Pontefract | 160 yd | |
| Nanny G's | 8 Ashleigh Avenue, Pontefract | 376 yd | |
| Carleton Fisheries | Carleton Park Road, Pontefract | 426 yd | |
| Canton Chef | Grove Villa, Grove Road | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 9 Beastfair, Pontefract | 877 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 3-7 Woolmarket, Pontefract | 918 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 Corn Market, Pontefract | 996 yd | |
| Farmfoods Freezer Centre | 63 Horsefair, Pontefract | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carleton Park Junior And Infant School MOXON CLOSE | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Absolute Fitness Uk (Closed) Ropergate | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Pontefract Sports And Social Fc Harewood Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 815 yd |
| The Kings High School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Womens Workout World (Pontefract) (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Horsefair | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| The Rookeries Carleton Junior And Infant School CARLETON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Mills Fitness (Closed) Cornmarket | health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| Larks Hill Junior And Infant School LARKS HILL | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Carleton Community High School GREEN LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,053 yd |
| Pontefract Swimming Pool STUART ROAD | swimming pool | 1,054 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 | 45.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 45.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 45.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 45.5% |
| 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 | 54.5% |
| Median download speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.