Hardcastle Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 4PG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF8 4PG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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	49.7%	54.5%	4.8%	51.0%	3.5%
Male	50.3%	45.5%	-4.8%	49.0%	-3.5%

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 area around WF8 4PG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% 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	29.5%	57.3%	27.8%	37.9%	19.4%
Married: Opposite sex	46.4%	29.4%	-17.0%	44.2%	-14.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	3.5%	3.5%	0.3%	3.2%
Separated	2.5%	2.1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	13.7%	6.3%	-7.4%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	7.9%	1.4%	-6.5%	6.1%	-4.7%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	38.4%	59.9%	21.5%	48.4%	11.5%
Good health	37.8%	33.2%	-4.6%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	15.2%	5.9%	-9.3%	12.7%	-6.8%
Bad health	7%	0.5%	-6.5%	4.0%	-3.5%
Very bad health	1.5%	0.5%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.7%

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 4PG this area, 4.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.7%	4.2%	-18.5%	18.2%	-14.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.4%	4.2%	-6.2%	9.6%	-5.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.9%	14.8%	-6.1%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	5%	3.5%	-1.5%	5.3%	-1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	26.1%	15.3%	16.9%	9.2%
Degree or Similar	25.2%	47.2%	22.0%	33.8%	13.4%
Other	5%	0%	-5.0%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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	0.3%	2.6%	2.3%	3.1%	-0.5%
Other Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	99.1%	93.7%	-5.4%	81.4%	12.3%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.9% 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	96.6%	90.9%	-5.7%	83.2%	7.7%
European Union	3%	5.3%	2.3%	6.1%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.1%	2.1%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	90.4%	-5.6%	83.2%	7.2%
10+ Years	0%	5.9%	5.9%	9.8%	-3.9%
5-10 Years	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	2.1%	0.6%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85%	76.7%	8.3%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Poland	3.7%	1.3%	2.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	10.2%	13.5%	-3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	55.4%	37.2%	18.2%
Christian	39.2%	46.2%	-7.0%
Buddhist	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Hardcastle Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardcastle Avenue was 544.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 274.0% higher than the Pontefract North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hardcastle Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Pontefract North and the 24th highest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 234.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WF8 4PG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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) - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Hardcastle Avenue are based on 7 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 Hardcastle Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 4PG

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF8 4PG

Average Price
£211,572

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£211,572

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hardcastle Avenue

Average Price
£197,771

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£214,503

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£97,379

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hardcastle AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Hardcastle Avenue, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2023-02-06	£200,070
4 Hardcastle Avenue, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£208,000	2022-11-02	£222,134
4 Hardcastle Avenue, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2022-02-17	£228,169
3 Hardcastle Avenue, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2018-05-04	£234,979
4 Hardcastle Avenue, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£167,000	2017-08-15	£240,234

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF8 4PG

Employment

WF8 4PG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	102
Part-Time Employee	18
Self-Employed	13
Retired	4
Looking after home or family	3
Other	1
Unemployed	1
Student (economically inactive)	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Manufacturing	26
Education	15
Construction	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Other	12
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	10
Transport and storage	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	1,307 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 CofE (VA) J&I Pontefract Skinner Lane , WF8 1HG	- not rated	329 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Giles C of E Academy St Giles C of E Academy , Skinner Lane WF8 1HG	3out of 4	329 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newgate , WF8 4AA	- not rated	371 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract Newgate , WF8 4AA	3out of 4	371 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Halfpenny Lane , WF8 4BW	- not rated	933 yd	Academy converter	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	1,072 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The King's School Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF	- not rated	1,072 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	3out of 4	2,279 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Carleton Community High School A Specialist Science College Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	- not rated	2,279 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Featherstone Technology College: With Physical Disability Resource Pontefract Road , Purston WF7 5AJ	- not rated	2,948 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	783 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR	- not rated	783 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Inglebrook School Northgate Close , WF8 1JL	- not rated	485 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dove Adolescent Services 170 Southgate , WF8 1QJ	- not rated	792 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
High Well School Rookhill Road , WF8 2DD	3out of 4	1,938 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Green Leas School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	- not rated	2,332 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Translink Plus (Pontefract Young Peoples Centre) Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	- not rated	2,332 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
La Rokka	Norwood House, Stuart Road	40 yd
Baxterstorey	Haribo Dunhills Pontefract Plc, 26 Front Street	187 yd
The Shahban	4-6 Front Street, Pontefract	220 yd
KFC	8 Corn Market, Pontefract	236 yd
Little Dessert Shop	14 Corn Market, Pontefract	240 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Green Dragon	4 Corn Market, Pontefract	236 yd
Barley Mow Hotel	22 Corn Market, Pontefract	236 yd
The Ponty Tavern	2 Corn Market, Pontefract	236 yd
Tap And Barrel	The Lockwood, 13 Front Street	242 yd
Duke of Milan	9-11 Front Street, Pontefract	247 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Plus One	26 Corn Market, Pontefract	236 yd
Oasis Pizza Express	16 Corn Market, Pontefract	236 yd
Papa Johns	Corn Market, Pontefract	238 yd
Shummi Chinese Takeaway	42 Front Street, Pontefract	243 yd
Subway	23 Beastfair, Pontefract	353 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	Stuart Road, Pontefract	58 yd
Tesco	10 Corn Market, Pontefract	236 yd
ASDA	Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract	288 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	9 Beastfair, Pontefract	353 yd
Home Bargains	3-7 Woolmarket, Pontefract	393 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pontefract Squash & Leisure Club STUART ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	49 yd
Mills Fitness (Closed) Cornmarket	health and fitness suite	213 yd
Pontefract Swimming Pool STUART ROAD	swimming pool	217 yd
Pontefract Collieries Beechnut Lane	grass pitches	360 yd
Fitness Base Gym FITNESS BASE FITNESS BASE NORTHGATE	health and fitness suite	433 yd
Womens Workout World (Pontefract) (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Horsefair	health and fitness suite	459 yd
Absolute Fitness Uk (Closed) Ropergate	health and fitness suite	476 yd
Your Space Pontefract PARK ROAD	health and fitness suite	477 yd
A1 Football Factory TAVERN WORKS TAVERN WORKS SKINNER LANE	artificial grass pitch	531 yd
New College PARK LANE	grass pitches	701 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%

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