New Lane Crescent is in Upton, Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF9 1HH is located in the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemsworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Lane Crescent, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF9 1HG, WF9 1HW, WF9 1HN, WF9 1HL, WF9 1NA, WF9 1HJ, WF9 1HE, WF9 1DQ, WF9 1HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF9 1HH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 52.7% | 48.8% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 47.3% | 51.2% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 25.7% | 36% | 10.3% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 44.2% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 9.9% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 40.4% | 43.1% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 36.1% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14.4% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 22.8% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 13.7% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 17.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 22.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| White | 99.7% | 100% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 93.1% | 96.5% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 95.1% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 61% | 46.2% | 14.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Lane Crescent was 80.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.7% lower than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Lane Crescent has the 69th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 538th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 129.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 New Lane Crescent, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-10-04 | £127,024 |
| 29 New Lane Crescent, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-02-01 | £176,585 |
| 9 New Lane Crescent, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-09-30 | £134,315 |
| 41 New Lane Crescent, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2022-04-29 | £238,323 |
| 25 New Lane Crescent, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-04-08 | £102,233 |
WF9 1HH 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Primary School Waggon Lane , Upton WF9 1JS | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grove Primary Academy Ash Grove , South Elmsall WF9 2TF | 1out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Main Street , Badsworth WF9 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorthorpe Primary (J and I ) School Regent Street , Moorthorpe WF9 2BL | 3out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School Carlton Road , South Elmsall WF9 2QQ | 2out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minsthorpe Community College, A Specialist Science College Minsthorpe Lane , South Elmsall WF9 2UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB | 2out of 4 | 4,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Park School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT | 4out of 4 | 4,593 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA | - not rated | 5,060 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colliers Cafe | 4 High Street, Upton | 114 yd | |
| Griff's Gaff | 17A High Street, Upton | 226 yd | |
| The Cafe | Upton Library, Waggon Lane | 871 yd | |
| Atalian Servest Food Company @ | Superdrug Stores Plc, Stadium Way Dale Lane | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Upton Arms | 2 High Street, Upton | 111 yd | |
| United Services Wmc | 34 High Street, Upton | 111 yd | |
| Harewood And Upton Recreation Club | Waggon Lane, Upton | 871 yd | |
| The Gantry | Unit 1, Units 1 To 7 | 974 yd | |
| The Oak | Mill Lane, South Elmsall | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Milano | 16 High Street, Upton | 111 yd | |
| China Town | 26 High Street, Upton | 111 yd | |
| Chinos Fish Bar | 24, 24-24A High Street | 111 yd | |
| Chino's Pizzas | 20 High Street, Upton | 111 yd | |
| Upton Pavillion Cafe | Upton Pavillion, Waggon Lane | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upton Arlfc UPTON RUGBY CLUB UPTON RUGBY CLUB QUARRY LANE | grass pitches | 714 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 | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.