Hartley Park View is in Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF8 4AP 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 Hartley Park View, Pontefract, WF8 4AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF8 4AS, WF8 4AX, WF8 4AW, WF8 4AT, WF8 4EB, WF8 4AU, WF8 4AY, WF8 4AR, WF8 4BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF8 4AP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 49.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.8% | 50.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 31.2% | 36.5% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 45.5% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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% | 43.6% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 36.9% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 15.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 21.1% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 15.4% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 10.5% | -10.4% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.9% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 25.9% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.3% | 95.5% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 97.4% | 92.6% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 92.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartley Park View was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.9% lower than the Pontefract North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hartley Park View has the 29th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Pontefract North and the 282nd lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Hartley Park View, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-12-01 | £280,321 |
| 5 Hartley Park View, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-02-09 | £251,457 |
| 5 Hartley Park View, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-01-07 | £202,649 |
| 19 Hartley Park View, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,100 | 2020-07-31 | £275,682 |
| Fairways, 23 Hartley Park View, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2020-03-20 | £207,058 |
WF8 4AP 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 | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Halfpenny Lane , WF8 4BW | - not rated | 266 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontefract Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Halfpenny Lane , WF8 4BW | - not rated | 266 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newgate , WF8 4AA | - not rated | 444 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract Newgate , WF8 4AA | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larks Hill Junior and Infant School Larks Hill , WF8 4RJ | - not rated | 933 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | - not rated | 611 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton Community High School A Specialist Science College Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Technology College: With Physical Disability Resource Pontefract Road , Purston WF7 5AJ | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Community school | 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 | 592 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 592 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglebrook School Northgate Close , WF8 1JL | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove Adolescent Services 170 Southgate , WF8 1QJ | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Leas School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | - not rated | 2,222 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Translink Plus (Pontefract Young Peoples Centre) Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | - not rated | 2,222 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Well School Rookhill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 2,280 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornycroft Centre | Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract | 123 yd | |
| Pontefract Bowling Club | Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract | 148 yd | |
| Aramark | New College Pontefract, Park Lane | 612 yd | |
| The Mad Ox | 9-11 Ropergate End, Pontefract | 616 yd | |
| Baxterstorey | Haribo Dunhills Pontefract Plc, 26 Front Street | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Inn | Wakefield Road, Pontefract | 494 yd | |
| Tap And Barrel | The Lockwood, 13 Front Street | 632 yd | |
| Duke of Milan | 9-11 Front Street, Pontefract | 637 yd | |
| The Maltshovel | 1 Corn Market, Pontefract | 698 yd | |
| The Green Dragon | 4 Corn Market, Pontefract | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Grove Fisheries | 1 Poplar Grove, Pontefract | 176 yd | |
| Chickfellas | 130 Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract | 386 yd | |
| Berries | 30 Newgate, Pontefract | 530 yd | |
| Shummi Chinese Takeaway | 42 Front Street, Pontefract | 531 yd | |
| Southgate Indian Restaurant And Takeway | Southgate, Pontefract | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract | 496 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 Corn Market, Pontefract | 702 yd | |
| Iceland | Stuart Road, Pontefract | 721 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 9 Beastfair, Pontefract | 744 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 3-7 Woolmarket, Pontefract | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant And Nursery School HALFPENNY LANE | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Barracks Field WAKEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| The Kings High School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| New College PARK LANE | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Absolute Fitness Uk (Closed) Ropergate | health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| Mills Fitness (Closed) Cornmarket | health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| Pontefract Park Golf Course (Closed) Pontefract Park | golf | 755 yd |
| Pontefract Squash & Leisure Club STUART ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 809 yd |
| Pontefract Swimming Pool STUART ROAD | swimming pool | 849 yd |
| Larks Hill Junior And Infant School LARKS HILL | grass pitches | 926 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 | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.