Longdale Drive, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF9 2AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.7%	50.7%	3.0%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	52.3%	49.3%	-3.0%	49.0%	0.3%

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 WF9 2AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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	20.9%	22.6%	1.7%	37.9%	-15.3%
Married: Opposite sex	61.2%	58%	-3.2%	44.2%	13.8%
Separated	1.5%	2.3%	0.8%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	7.6%	7%	-0.6%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	8.7%	10.1%	1.4%	6.1%	4.0%

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	35.2%	39.5%	4.3%	48.4%	-8.9%
Good health	34.6%	34%	-0.6%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	19.8%	17.7%	-2.1%	12.7%	5.0%
Bad health	9.1%	7.1%	-2.0%	4.0%	3.1%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	1.2%	0.5%

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 WF9 2AY this area, 30.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30%	30.6%	0.6%	18.2%	12.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	10.2%	-4.2%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	13.3%	-1.9%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	6.3%	0.2%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.7%	16.1%	2.4%	16.9%	-0.8%
Degree or Similar	16.3%	18.8%	2.5%	33.8%	-15.0%
Other	4.2%	4.7%	0.5%	2.8%	1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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)
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
White	100%	99.7%	-0.3%	81.4%	18.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.2% 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	99%	95.2%	-3.8%	83.2%	12.0%
European Union	1%	4.1%	3.1%	6.1%	-2.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99%	94.9%	-4.1%	83.2%	11.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.1%	2.8%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.7%	76.7%	6.0%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Other EU countries	2.7%	1.5%	1.2%
No passport held	12.2%	13.5%	-1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.5%	37.2%	-4.7%
Christian	62%	46.2%	15.8%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Longdale Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longdale Drive was 86.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.0% higher than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Longdale Drive has the 71st highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 557th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,500

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WF9 2AY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 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 Longdale Drive are based on 45 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 Longdale Drive, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AY

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF9 2AY

Average Price
£203,738

Semi-Detached
£203,507

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£242,515

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£165,885

Estimated Average Property Prices for Longdale Drive

Average Price
£211,360

Semi-Detached
£209,856

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£264,504

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£168,231

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Longdale DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Longdale Drive, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2022-12-01	£256,593
9 Longdale Drive, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2021-03-22	£202,036
2 Longdale Drive, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£125,000	2017-03-17	£168,231
3 Longdale Drive, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2016-10-31	£266,358
5 Longdale Drive, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2015-06-26	£249,669

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF9 2AY

Employment

WF9 2AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 WF9 2AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	101
Full-Time Employee	76
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	7
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Construction	22
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Education	7
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorthorpe Primary (J and I ) School Regent Street , Moorthorpe WF9 2BL	3out of 4	388 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe Barnsley Road , Moorthorpe WF9 2BP	3out of 4	525 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource Northfield Lane , South Kirkby WF9 3LY	2out of 4	1,023 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School Carlton Road , South Elmsall WF9 2QQ	2out of 4	1,089 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ash Grove Primary Academy Ash Grove , South Elmsall WF9 2TF	1out of 4	1,367 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,199 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB	2out of 4	3,880 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA	- not rated	4,002 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Park School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT	4out of 4	5,258 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
Coronation Working Mens Club	Barnsley Road, South Kirkby	630 yd
The Brunch Box	47C Lidgate Crescent Langthwaite Grange Business Park, South Kirkby	743 yd
Ultima Furniture Systems Ltd	Unit 26, Lidgate Crescent Langthwaite Grange Business Park	743 yd
CentR Stage	Unit 55, Lidgate Crescent Langthwaite Grange Business Park	743 yd
Cafe @ St Luke's Church	Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	747 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Moorthorpe Empire Working Mens Club	Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	581 yd
Travellers Inn	Carr Lane, South Kirkby	701 yd
Moorthorpe Recreation Social Club	Langthwaite Lane, South Elmsall	715 yd
Church House Public House	Barnsley Road, South Kirkby	897 yd
The Saw Mill	61 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	929 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chicken Stop	133 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	581 yd
Taj Mahal	204 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	634 yd
Maggie's Chippi	252 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	634 yd
Paninos	202 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	634 yd
Jaflong Indian and Bangladeshi Takeaway	131 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	662 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	732 yd
ASDA	264-268 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	745 yd
Refill and More Ltd	46 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	873 yd
Home Bargains	Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	1,075 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
South Kirkby Recreation Ground CRAWLEY AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	511 yd
Minsthorpe Sports And Fitness MINSTHORPE SPORTS AND FITNESS MINSTHORPE SPORTS AND FITNESS MINSTHORPE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	1,009 yd
Minsthorpe Park LOWER NORTHCROFT	grass pitches	1,016 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	60 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	72.92 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	72.92 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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