Westfield Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2EQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF9 2EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	51.6%	0.4%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	48.8%	48.4%	-0.4%	49.0%	-0.6%

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 WF9 2EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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	41.8%	45.9%	4.1%	37.9%	8.0%
Married: Opposite sex	39.6%	36.1%	-3.5%	44.2%	-8.1%
Separated	2.5%	3.1%	0.6%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	9.9%	9.4%	-0.5%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	6.2%	5.5%	-0.7%	6.1%	-0.6%

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	47.1%	41.3%	-5.8%	48.4%	-7.1%
Good health	26.3%	33.4%	7.1%	33.6%	-0.2%
Fair health	15.6%	17.2%	1.6%	12.7%	4.5%
Bad health	7.8%	6.1%	-1.7%	4.0%	2.1%
Very bad health	3.2%	2%	-1.2%	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.

In the area around WF9 2EQ this area, 33.3% 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 9.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.5%	33.3%	-8.2%	18.2%	15.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.7%	15.3%	-1.4%	9.6%	5.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	20.4%	7.1%	13.4%	7.0%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	6.7%	3.3%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	10.2%	0.6%	16.9%	-6.7%
Degree or Similar	9%	9.4%	0.4%	33.8%	-24.4%
Other	6.5%	4.7%	-1.8%	2.8%	1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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)
Other Asian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%
Black African	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
White	98.3%	96.5%	-1.8%	81.4%	15.1%
Other	0.2%	1.8%	1.6%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.3% 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	94.9%	91.3%	-3.6%	83.2%	8.1%
European Union	3.2%	7%	3.8%	6.1%	0.9%
Africa	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.2%	1.7%	1.5%	5.6%	-3.9%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.9%	91.5%	-3.4%	83.2%	8.3%
10+ Years	1.7%	5.6%	3.9%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	2.2%	2%	-0.2%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.7%	76.7%	-12.0%
Poland	5.2%	1.3%	3.9%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
No passport held	28.6%	13.5%	15.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.5%	37.2%	10.3%
Christian	47.5%	46.2%	1.3%
Sikh	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Westfield Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westfield Lane was 150.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.0% higher than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Westfield Lane has the 32nd highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 298th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.0%.

🔎 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. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WF9 2EQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 6/10 (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 - 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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Westfield Lane are based on 119 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 Westfield Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2EQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF9 2EQ

Average Price
£130,122

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£96,652

Detached
£147,978

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£151,687

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westfield Lane

Average Price
£229,444

Semi-Detached
£136,750

Terraced
£112,878

Detached
£280,128

Flats/Maisonettes
£61,564

Other
£1,426,683

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westfield LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
89 Westfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£238,500	2025-08-12	£243,145
79 Westfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£220,000	2018-10-18	£276,100
95 Westfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£117,500	2018-07-13	£166,923
101 Westfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£90,000	2016-11-03	£120,480
83 Westfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£37,500	2014-10-23	£61,507

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF9 2EQ

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	43
Retired	39
Long-Term Sick or disabled	28
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	16
Unemployed	15
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	60
Manufacturing	17
Construction	13
Transport and storage	11
Human health and social work activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Education	6
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School Carlton Road , South Elmsall WF9 2QQ	2out of 4	292 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe Barnsley Road , Moorthorpe WF9 2BP	3out of 4	578 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorthorpe Primary (J and I ) School Regent Street , Moorthorpe WF9 2BL	3out of 4	712 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ash Grove Primary Academy Ash Grove , South Elmsall WF9 2TF	1out of 4	1,103 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource Northfield Lane , South Kirkby WF9 3LY	2out of 4	1,811 yd	Community school	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	1,382 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB	2out of 4	4,963 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	5,025 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Robert Ogden School Clayton Lane , Thurnscoe S63 0BG	- not rated	5,172 yd	Other independent 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
Cafe @ St Luke's Church	Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	437 yd
Moonshine Shack	81 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	481 yd
The Lanes Cafe	Westfield Centre, Westfield Lane	486 yd
Palms Cafe	10A Exchange Street, South Elmsall	542 yd
Adam's Cafe & Restaurant	49, 45-49A Barnsley Road	568 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Moorthorpe Recreation Social Club	Langthwaite Lane, South Elmsall	388 yd
The Saw Mill	61 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	514 yd
Moorthorpe Empire Working Mens Club	Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	540 yd
Brookside Commercial And Social Club	35 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	568 yd
South Elmsall Village WMC	South Elmsall Village Working Mens Club, Doncaster Road	593 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thepan Golden Cod	75 Westfield Lane, South Elmsall	80 yd
Jaflong Indian and Bangladeshi Takeaway	131 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	463 yd
Tasty House	145 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	469 yd
Taj Mahal	204 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	471 yd
Maggie's Chippi	252 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	471 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
ASDA	264-268 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	439 yd
Aldi	Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	469 yd
Refill and More Ltd	46 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	533 yd
Home Bargains	Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	568 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Frickley Colliery Welfare Cricket Club COLLIERS CLOSE	grass pitches	180 yd
South Elmsall Town Council Social Centre Westfield Lane		255 yd
Frickley Athletic Football Club WESTFIELD LANE	grass pitches	297 yd
Frickley Country Park MOORHOUSE COURT	grass pitches	751 yd
Sunny Avenue (Closed) Sunny Avenue	grass pitches	929 yd
Minsthorpe Park LOWER NORTHCROFT	grass pitches	982 yd
Ash Grove Primary Academy ASH GROVE	grass pitches	1,070 yd
Minsthorpe Pool (Closed) Ash Grove	swimming pool	1,083 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	94.4%

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	5.6%

Download Speed

Median download speed	59 Mbit/s
Average download speed	68.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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