Viking Road, Pontefract, WF8 2TP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF8 2TP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.7% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	60.5%	57.7%	-2.8%	51.0%	6.7%
Male	39.5%	42.3%	2.8%	49.0%	-6.7%

Partnership Status

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	23.5%	32.1%	8.6%	37.9%	-5.8%
Married: Opposite sex	36.9%	28.9%	-8.0%	44.2%	-15.3%
Separated	0.6%	4.2%	3.6%	2.2%	2.0%
Divorced	14%	17.9%	3.9%	9.1%	8.8%
Widowed	25.1%	16.8%	-8.3%	6.1%	10.7%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	29.3%	33.8%	4.5%	48.4%	-14.6%
Good health	29.3%	28.2%	-1.1%	33.6%	-5.4%
Fair health	27%	19.9%	-7.1%	12.7%	7.2%
Bad health	12.1%	13.4%	1.3%	4.0%	9.4%
Very bad health	2.3%	4.6%	2.3%	1.2%	3.4%

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.

In the area around WF8 2TP this area, 46.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 12.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	62.6%	46.3%	-16.3%	18.2%	28.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	9.6%	0.7%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.1%	9.6%	-0.5%	13.4%	-3.8%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	3.7%	-0.2%	5.3%	-1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.6%	14.9%	9.3%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	7.3%	12.8%	5.5%	33.8%	-21.0%
Other	1.7%	3.2%	1.5%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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)
Indian	1.9%	1.9%	0.0%	3.1%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%
White	97.7%	96.8%	-0.9%	81.4%	15.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.3% 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	98.6%	96.3%	-2.3%	83.2%	13.1%
European Union	0%	2.3%	2.3%	6.1%	-3.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	96.3%	-2.3%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	0%	3.7%	3.7%	9.8%	-6.1%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.6%	76.7%	-9.1%
Poland	3.2%	1.3%	1.9%
No passport held	29.2%	13.5%	15.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.6%	37.2%	1.4%
Christian	55.3%	46.2%	9.1%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Viking Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Viking Road was 158.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.1% higher than the Pontefract North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Viking Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Pontefract North and the 281st highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,500

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WF8 2TP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Viking Road are based on 2 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 Viking Road, Pontefract, WF8 2TP

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF8 2TP

Average Price
£61,387

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£61,387

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Viking Road

Average Price
£89,875

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£117,371

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£62,379

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Viking Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Danehurst Viking Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£55,000	2007-10-15	£62,379
6 Danehurst Viking Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£28,000	2000-07-20	£117,371

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF8 2TP

Employment

WF8 2TP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WF8 2TP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	73
Full-Time Employee	48
Long-Term Sick or disabled	25
Part-Time Employee	16
Self-Employed	8
Other	6
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	3
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	13
Manufacturing	11
Construction	7
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Education	4
Transport and storage	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

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	623 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Giles C of E Academy St Giles C of E Academy , Skinner Lane WF8 1HG	3out of 4	733 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newgate , WF8 4AA	4out of 4	846 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
De Lacy Primary School Chequerfield Lane , WF8 2TG	3out of 4	887 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School Moxon Close , Carleton Park WF8 3PT	3out of 4	1,047 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Tree Academy Cobblers Lane , WF8 2HN	1out of 4	1,217 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	1,008 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	3out of 4	1,535 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ	3out of 4	3,103 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU	3out of 4	3,915 yd	Academy converter	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	4,068 yd	Academy converter	No	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	1,562 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	2,254 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ackworth School Pontefract Road , Ackworth WF7 7LT	- not rated	5,339 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	Distance
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Staff & Visitor Catering	Pontefract Hospital, Friarwood Lane	325 yd
In Patient Catering	Pontefract Hospital, Friarwood Lane	325 yd
The Kitchen	Pontefract Family Centre, Harropwell Lane	398 yd
Gelato Creamery	28 Gillygate, Pontefract	476 yd
Tu Kitchen	20 Gillygate, Pontefract	479 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Ball Public House	20 Horsefair, Pontefract	525 yd
Horsevaults Public House	Horsefair, Pontefract	535 yd
Elephant Hotel	Market Place, Pontefract	542 yd
Ancient Borough Arms	41 Market Place, Pontefract	542 yd
Pontefract Conservative Club	11 Market Place, Pontefract	550 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Canton Chef	Grove Villa, Grove Road	156 yd
Nanny G's	8 Ashleigh Avenue, Pontefract	172 yd
Kensushi Japanese Kitchen	27 Gillygate, Pontefract	459 yd
Maya's	14A Gillygate, Pontefract	480 yd
Spoilt 4 Choice	13 Gillygate, Pontefract	501 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Home Bargains	3-7 Woolmarket, Pontefract	594 yd
Farmfoods Freezer Centre	63 Horsefair, Pontefract	598 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	9 Beastfair, Pontefract	679 yd
Aldi	Aldi Stores Limited, South Baileygate	773 yd
Tesco	10 Corn Market, Pontefract	793 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pontefract Sports And Social Fc Harewood Avenue	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	499 yd
Womens Workout World (Pontefract) (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Horsefair	health and fitness suite	561 yd
Absolute Fitness Uk (Closed) Ropergate	health and fitness suite	718 yd
Fitness Base Gym FITNESS BASE FITNESS BASE NORTHGATE	health and fitness suite	746 yd
Pontefract Swimming Pool STUART ROAD	swimming pool	769 yd
Mills Fitness (Closed) Cornmarket	health and fitness suite	797 yd
High Well School ROOKHILL ROAD		903 yd
Pontefract Squash & Leisure Club STUART ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	957 yd
Carleton Park Junior And Infant School MOXON CLOSE	grass pitches	1,062 yd

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	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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	60.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WF8 2TP