Orchard Lane, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3AJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF8 3AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	51.4%	0.1%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	48.7%	48.6%	-0.1%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WF8 3AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	17.4%	23.5%	6.1%	37.9%	-14.4%
Married: Opposite sex	64.1%	59.2%	-4.9%	44.2%	15.0%
Separated	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	8.1%	9.7%	1.6%	9.1%	0.6%
Widowed	8.9%	6.5%	-2.4%	6.1%	0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48.4%	43.8%	-4.6%	48.4%	-4.6%
Good health	37.2%	37.7%	0.5%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	11.8%	13.4%	1.6%	12.7%	0.7%
Bad health	1.6%	4%	2.4%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	1%	1.2%	0.2%	1.2%	0.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.3%	11.4%	-2.9%	18.2%	-6.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	10.4%	-3.1%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.7%	12.1%	-0.6%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	6.8%	0.6%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.9%	16.1%	2.2%	16.9%	-0.8%
Degree or Similar	37.1%	40.4%	3.3%	33.8%	6.6%
Other	2.3%	2.9%	0.6%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	3%	3.0%	3.1%	-0.1%
Other Asian	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.4%	95.5%	0.1%	81.4%	14.1%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% 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	97%	94.9%	-2.1%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.6%
Africa	2%	1.8%	-0.2%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	5.6%	-4.1%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	94.9%	-2.1%	83.2%	11.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	9.8%	-7.1%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0.6%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	1.8%	0.2%	1.9%	-0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.7%	76.7%	11.0%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	9.6%	13.5%	-3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.1%	37.2%	-7.1%
Christian	63%	46.2%	16.8%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Sikh	3%	0.9%	2.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Orchard Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Lane was 95.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% higher than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Orchard Lane has the 54th highest crime rate of 143 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 487th highest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in WF8 3AJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Orchard Lane are based on 4 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 Orchard Lane, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3AJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF8 3AJ

Average Price
£451,279

Semi-Detached
£293,303

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£482,874

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Orchard Lane

Average Price
£242,699

Semi-Detached
£242,699

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Orchard LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Orchard Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£247,500	2025-08-01	£256,314
2 Orchard Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2016-08-15	£220,234
2 Orchard Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£36,273	2001-06-19	£146,179
1 Orchard Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£77,000	1998-02-13	£355,588

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF8 3AJ

Employment

WF8 3AJ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WF8 3AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Retired	99
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Education	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Construction	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Information and communication	2

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	2,684 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Darrington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Denby Crest , Darrington WF8 3SB	- not rated	423 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Darrington Church of England Primary School Denby Crest , Darrington WF8 3SB	- not rated	423 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School Carleton Road , Carleton WF8 3NP	3out of 4	1,875 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School: With Hearing Impairment Resource Carleton Road , Carleton WF8 3NP	- not rated	1,875 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pontefract Chequerfield Infant School Rookhill Road , WF8 2DD	- not rated	1,964 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	3out of 4	2,144 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Carleton Community High School A Specialist Science College Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	- not rated	2,144 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF	3out of 4	3,524 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The King's School Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF	- not rated	3,524 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Knottingley High School and Sports College Middle Lane , WF11 0BZ	- not rated	4,185 yd	Community school	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	4,507 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR	- not rated	4,507 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 Rookhill Road , WF8 2DD	3out of 4	1,964 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Green Leas School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	- not rated	2,028 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Translink Plus (Pontefract Young Peoples Centre) Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	- not rated	2,028 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dove Adolescent Services 170 Southgate , WF8 1QJ	- not rated	3,233 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Inglebrook School Northgate Close , WF8 1JL	- not rated	3,462 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
The Darrington	Great North Road, Darrington		732 yd
Darrington Golf Club	Havercroft Lane, Darrington		979 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Spread Eagle	Estcourt Road, Darrington		250 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Darrington Church Of England Primary School Denby Crest	grass pitches	425 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	52.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	76.33 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	76.33 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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