Harewood Mount is in Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF8 2TZ 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 Harewood Mount, Pontefract, WF8 2TZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF8 2UB, WF8 2EP, WF8 2UA, WF8 2UD, WF8 2TY, WF8 2UE, WF8 2ER, WF8 2AB, WF8 2EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF8 2TZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% of residents 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 | 55% | 55.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 45% | 44.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 2TZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 32.2% | 42.3% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 34.4% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 15.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 5.4% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 39.2% | 35.3% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 34% | 38.6% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 16.7% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 2TZ this area, 40.4% 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 12.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.2% | 40.4% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 22.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 13.3% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 16.3% | 11.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 12.9% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -20.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.1% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.4% 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% | 97.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 97.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harewood Mount was 164.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.5% higher than the Pontefract North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harewood Mount has the 20th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Pontefract North and the 265th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Harewood Mount, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-09-20 | £170,000 |
| 51 Harewood Mount, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-07-14 | £133,765 |
| 37 Harewood Mount, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-04-14 | £136,311 |
| 26 Harewood Mount, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2021-03-22 | £170,942 |
| 22 Harewood Mount, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2020-06-29 | £127,134 |
WF8 2TZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Lacy Primary School Chequerfield Lane , WF8 2TG | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles C of E Academy St Giles C of E Academy , Skinner Lane WF8 1HG | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Academy Cobblers Lane , WF8 2HN | 1out of 4 | 899 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 | 955 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newgate , WF8 4AA | 4out of 4 | 1,144 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 | 1,323 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 3,896 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 | 4,366 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 | 1,842 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 | 2,578 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Community Centre | The Circle, Pontefract | 450 yd | |
| The Kitchen | Pontefract Family Centre, Harropwell Lane | 513 yd | |
| Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Staff & Visitor Catering | Pontefract Hospital, Friarwood Lane | 605 yd | |
| In Patient Catering | Pontefract Hospital, Friarwood Lane | 605 yd | |
| Shake Rattle & Roll | Unit 10, Baileygate Industrial Estate | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chequerfield Hotel | The Circle, Pontefract | 450 yd | |
| The Olde Tavern | 34 South Baileygate, Pontefract | 676 yd | |
| Golden Ball Public House | 20 Horsefair, Pontefract | 727 yd | |
| Horsevaults Public House | Horsefair, Pontefract | 730 yd | |
| The Broken Bridge | 5 Horsefair, Pontefract | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanes Fish & Chips | 116 Baghill Lane, Pontefract | 431 yd | |
| JJ's Sandwich Shop | 96 Baghill Lane, Pontefract | 431 yd | |
| Ozzy's Upper Crust | 52 Baghill Lane, Pontefract | 431 yd | |
| Page's Fisheries | 94 Baghill Lane, Pontefract | 431 yd | |
| Pizza And Kebab House | 10, 10-10A The Circle | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Limited, South Baileygate | 615 yd | |
| Farmfoods Freezer Centre | 63 Horsefair, Pontefract | 713 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 3-7 Woolmarket, Pontefract | 829 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 9 Beastfair, Pontefract | 960 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 Corn Market, Pontefract | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Sports And Social Fc Harewood Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 229 yd |
| High Well School ROOKHILL ROAD | 656 yd | |
| Womens Workout World (Pontefract) (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Horsefair | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Chequers Close Playing Fields CHEQUERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Fitness Base Gym FITNESS BASE FITNESS BASE NORTHGATE | health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Pontefract Swimming Pool STUART ROAD | swimming pool | 1,004 yd |
| Absolute Fitness Uk (Closed) Ropergate | health and fitness suite | 1,027 yd |
| Mills Fitness (Closed) Cornmarket | health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.