Larks Hill is in Pontefract and in Wakefield district.
WF8 4RS 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 Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RS and displays a report on the
quality of
life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF8 4RR, WF8 4RT, WF8 4JL, WF8 4RP, WF8 4RN, WF8 4JQ, WF8 4JW, WF8 4RW, WF8 4JJ.
Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
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128 Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2021-05-28 | £251,326 |
132 Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,500 | 2016-05-20 | £259,127 |
128 Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £151,500 | 2011-08-17 | £257,997 |
132 Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2008-05-30 | £255,510 |
120 Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2005-12-01 | £215,802 |
Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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3out of 4 | Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue, WF8 2ER | 2,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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3out of 4 | Larks Hill Junior and Infant School Larks Hill, WF8 4RJ | 351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
3out of 4 | Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Halfpenny Lane, WF8 4BW | 736 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
4out of 4 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newgate, WF8 4AA | 974 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
3out of 4 | Carleton Park Junior and Infant School Moxon Close, Carleton Park WF8 3PT | 1,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
3out of 4 | St Giles C of E Academy St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane WF8 1HG | 1,579 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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3out of 4 | The King's School Mill Hill Lane, WF8 4JF | 434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
3out of 4 | The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road, WF7 5AJ | 1,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
3out of 4 | Carleton High School Green Lane, Carleton WF8 3NW | 1,797 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
3out of 4 | St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Cutsyke Road, Featherstone WF7 6BD | 3,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
3out of 4 | Airedale Academy Crewe Road, Airedale WF10 3JU | 4,597 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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- not rated | New College Pontefract Park Lane, WF8 4QR | 1,205 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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3out of 4 | High Well School Rook Hill Road, WF8 2DD | 994 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
- not rated | Ackworth School Pontefract Road, Ackworth WF7 7LT | 4,355 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
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Pontefract Bowling Club | Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract | 741 yd | |
Thornycroft Centre | Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract | 778 yd | |
The Mad Ox | 9-11 Ropergate End, Pontefract | 897 yd | |
Abduls | Southgate, Pontefract | 972 yd | |
Alleyc'Zam | 37 Southgate, Pontefract | 972 yd |
Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
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Pontefract Masonic Hall Co Ltd | 1 Ackworth Road, Pontefract | 674 yd | |
Robin Hood Inn | Wakefield Road, Pontefract | 725 yd | |
Carleton | Hardwick Road, Pontefract | 765 yd | |
Tooth & Tiger | 29 Southgate, Pontefract | 1,022 yd | |
Iron Dram | 27A, 27 Ropergate | 1,033 yd |
Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
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Big Bites Pizza | 55 Larks Hill, Pontefract | 431 yd | |
Poplar Grove Fisheries | 1 Poplar Grove, Pontefract | 606 yd | |
Chickfellas | 130 Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract | 735 yd | |
Berries | 30 Newgate, Pontefract | 952 yd | |
Southgate Indian Restaurant And Takeway | Southgate, Pontefract | 972 yd |
Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
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ASDA | Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract | 1,035 yd |
Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
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Barracks Field WAKEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 211 yd |
The Kings High School MILL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 259 yd |
Larks Hill Junior And Infant School LARKS HILL | grass pitches | 264 yd |
Pontefract Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant And Nursery School HALFPENNY LANE | grass pitches | 802 yd |
Carleton Park Junior And Infant School MOXON CLOSE | grass pitches | 903 yd |
Absolute Fitness Uk (Closed) Ropergate | health and fitness suite | 952 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 | 37.5 Mbit/s |
Average download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.
In 2023, 234 crimes were reported
near Larks Hill .
40% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered not safe.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of WF8 4RS.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
All Crimes | 234 |
Violence And Sexual Offences | 107 |
Criminal Damage And Arson | 22 |
Other Theft | 21 |
Anti Social Behaviour | 21 |
Public Order | 19 |
Burglary | 14 |
Vehicle Crime | 11 |
Shoplifting | 7 |
Drugs | 4 |
Other Crime | 4 |
Bicycle Theft | 2 |
Possession Of Weapons | 1 |
Theft From The Person | 1 |
List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of WF8 4RS.
Month | Crime Type | Outcome | Location | Distance |
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2023-12 | Drugs | Local resolution | On or near Chantry Close | 360 yd |
2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Peach Tree Close | 64 yd |
2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Wakefield Road | 278 yd |
2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Wakefield Road | 262 yd |
2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Wakefield Road | 262 yd |
2023-12 | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified | On or near Wakefield Road | 262 yd |
2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Wakefield Road | 262 yd |
2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Pear Tree Close | 222 yd |
2023-12 | Burglary | Under investigation | On or near Pear Tree Close | 222 yd |
2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Action to be taken by another organisation | On or near Westbourne Road | 468 yd |
The percentage of retired residents living in WF8 4RS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
Retired | 77 |
Full-Time Employee | 77 |
Part-Time Employee | 27 |
Self-Employed | 21 |
Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
Unemployed | 5 |
Other | 4 |
Looking after home or family | 4 |
Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
Long-Term Sick or disabled |
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
Human health and social work activities | 16 |
Manufacturing | 15 |
Construction | 14 |
Education | 13 |
Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
Transport and storage | 6 |
Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
Other | 4 |
Information and communication | 4 |
Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
Real estate activities | 2 |
Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
Mining and quarrying | 2 |
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
Female | 123 |
Male | 123 |
Single | 45 |
Married: Opposite sex | 139 |
Married: Same sex | 2 |
Separated | 3 |
Divorced | 14 |
Widowed | 21 |
Very good health | 116 |
Good health | 88 |
Fair health | 34 |
Bad health | 6 |
Very bad health | 1 |
No qualifications | 40 |
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 28 |
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 30 |
Apprenticeship | 15 |
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 34 |
Degree or Similar | 67 |
Other | 6 |
White | 246 |
United Kingdom | 243 |
European Union | 1 |
Middle East and Asia | 1 |
Oceania | 1 |
Born in the UK | 243 |
10+ Years | 3 |
United Kingdom | 218 |
No passport held | 28 |
No religion | 75 |
Christian | 159 |
Buddhist | 1 |
Not answered | 12 |