Plum Tree Close, Pontefract, WF8 4RW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF8 4RW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	51.7%	50%	-1.7%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	48.3%	50%	1.7%	49.0%	1.0%

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 4RW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% 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	24.1%	20.1%	-4.0%	37.9%	-17.8%
Married: Opposite sex	61.2%	62.1%	0.9%	44.2%	17.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	6.5%	6.3%	-0.2%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	8.2%	9.4%	1.2%	6.1%	3.3%

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	43%	47.3%	4.3%	48.4%	-1.1%
Good health	35.8%	35.9%	0.1%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	15.1%	13.9%	-1.2%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	5.3%	2.4%	-2.9%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%

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	24.1%	18.2%	-5.9%	18.2%	0.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	12.7%	-0.2%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	13.6%	-2.8%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	9.5%	6.8%	-2.7%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	15.5%	5.6%	16.9%	-1.4%
Degree or Similar	21.6%	30.5%	8.9%	33.8%	-3.3%
Other	5.6%	2.7%	-2.9%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
Black African	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.5%	100%	1.5%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.8% 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	97.7%	98.8%	1.1%	83.2%	15.6%
European Union	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	98.8%	1.1%	83.2%	15.6%
10+ Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.6%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.6%	76.7%	11.9%
No passport held	11.4%	13.5%	-2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.4%	37.2%	-6.8%
Christian	64.4%	46.2%	18.2%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Plum Tree Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plum Tree Close was 8.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.2% lower than the Pontefract North average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Plum Tree Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Pontefract North and the 17th lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WF8 4RW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very 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 Plum Tree Close are based on 15 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 Plum Tree Close, Pontefract, WF8 4RW

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF8 4RW

Average Price
£247,217

Semi-Detached
£250,215

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£226,225

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Plum Tree Close

Average Price
£250,369

Semi-Detached
£252,565

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£236,095

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Plum Tree CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Plum Tree Close, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£237,500	2025-12-03	£238,832
10 Plum Tree Close, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2024-03-27	£244,299
9 Plum Tree Close, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2022-05-18	£269,574
3 Plum Tree Close, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£167,500	2019-05-03	£234,233
7 Plum Tree Close, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£148,000	2019-01-31	£212,898

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF8 4RW

Employment

WF8 4RW 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 4RW 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%.

Economic Activity

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	0

Employment Industry

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

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	1,947 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School Larks Hill , WF8 4RJ	- not rated	103 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pontefract Larks Hill Junior and Infant School Larks Hill , WF8 4RJ	- not rated	103 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School Moxon Close , Carleton Park WF8 3PT	- not rated	764 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Pontefract Carleton Park Junior and Infant School Moxon Close , Carleton Park WF8 3PT	- not rated	764 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Halfpenny Lane , WF8 4BW	- not rated	964 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	366 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The King's School Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF	- not rated	366 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	3out of 4	1,531 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Carleton Community High School A Specialist Science College Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	- not rated	1,531 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Featherstone Technology College: With Physical Disability Resource Pontefract Road , Purston WF7 5AJ	- not rated	1,769 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	1,412 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR	- not rated	1,412 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	1,598 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Green Leas School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	- not rated	1,637 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Translink Plus (Pontefract Young Peoples Centre) Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	- not rated	1,637 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dove Adolescent Services 170 Southgate , WF8 1QJ	- not rated	1,781 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
High Well School Rookhill Road , WF8 2DD	3out of 4	2,159 yd	Community special 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
Pontefract Bowling Club	Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract	902 yd
Thornycroft Centre	Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract	933 yd
The Mad Ox	9-11 Ropergate End, Pontefract	951 yd
Abduls	Southgate, Pontefract	1,022 yd
Alleyc'Zam	37 Southgate, Pontefract	1,022 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pontefract Masonic Hall Co Ltd	1 Ackworth Road, Pontefract	576 yd
Carleton	Hardwick Road, Pontefract	615 yd
Robin Hood Inn	Wakefield Road, Pontefract	789 yd
Tooth & Tiger	29 Southgate, Pontefract	1,065 yd
Iron Dram	27A, 27 Ropergate	1,084 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Big Bites Pizza	55 Larks Hill, Pontefract	267 yd
Poplar Grove Fisheries	1 Poplar Grove, Pontefract	769 yd
Carleton Fisheries	Carleton Park Road, Pontefract	903 yd
Chickfellas	130 Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract	906 yd
Fortune House	8A Swanhill Lane, Pontefract	971 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Larks Hill Junior And Infant School LARKS HILL	grass pitches	97 yd
The Kings High School MILL HILL LANE	grass pitches	306 yd
Barracks Field WAKEFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	380 yd
Carleton Park Junior And Infant School MOXON CLOSE	grass pitches	764 yd
Pontefract Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant And Nursery School HALFPENNY LANE	grass pitches	968 yd
Absolute Fitness Uk (Closed) Ropergate	health and fitness suite	1,012 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	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%

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	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	42.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

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