Dorchester Close, Pontefract, WF9 2EW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF9 2EW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	54.8%	3.6%	51.0%	3.8%
Male	48.8%	45.2%	-3.6%	49.0%	-3.8%

Partnership Status

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	41.8%	36%	-5.8%	37.9%	-1.9%
Married: Opposite sex	39.6%	33.3%	-6.3%	44.2%	-10.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Separated	2.5%	3.3%	0.8%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	9.9%	12.7%	2.8%	9.1%	3.6%
Widowed	6.2%	14.4%	8.2%	6.1%	8.3%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47.1%	40.6%	-6.5%	48.4%	-7.8%
Good health	26.3%	26.7%	0.4%	33.6%	-6.9%
Fair health	15.6%	19.5%	3.9%	12.7%	6.8%
Bad health	7.8%	10.2%	2.4%	4.0%	6.2%
Very bad health	3.2%	3%	-0.2%	1.2%	1.8%

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 2EW this area, 50.2% 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 9.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.5%	50.2%	8.7%	18.2%	32.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.7%	11.5%	-5.2%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	11.7%	-1.6%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	4.4%	1.0%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	9.1%	-0.5%	16.9%	-7.8%
Degree or Similar	9%	9.7%	0.7%	33.8%	-24.1%
Other	6.5%	3.3%	-3.2%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	2.5%	-2.2%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
White	98.3%	98%	-0.3%	81.4%	16.6%
Other	0.2%	0.7%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.9%	83.8%	-11.1%	83.2%	0.6%
European Union	3.2%	14.7%	11.5%	6.1%	8.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.5%	1%	-0.5%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.4%
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%	83.8%	-11.1%	83.2%	0.6%
10+ Years	1.7%	8.2%	6.5%	9.8%	-1.6%
5-10 Years	0.7%	7%	6.3%	2.9%	4.1%
2-5 Years	2.2%	1%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	48.8%	76.7%	-27.9%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Lithuania	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Poland	15%	1.3%	13.7%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	32%	13.5%	18.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.5%	37.2%	3.3%
Christian	54.2%	46.2%	8.0%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is WF9 2EW dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around WF9 2EW was 132.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.2% higher than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

WF9 2EW has the 42nd highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 353rd highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

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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 2EW, 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

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 Dorchester Close, Pontefract, WF9 2EW

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF9 2EW

Average Price
£52,246

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£52,246

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in WF9 2EW

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
42, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£15,000	2003-06-18	£38,619
32, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£17,000	2002-11-06	£52,190
36, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£13,750	2002-11-01	£42,212
16, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£11,250	2002-09-13	£37,252
20, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£13,000	2002-07-16	£44,445

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF9 2EW

Employment

WF9 2EW 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 WF9 2EW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	140
Full-Time Employee	120
Part-Time Employee	50
Long-Term Sick or disabled	47
Looking after home or family	33
Other	17
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	13
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

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	358 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe Barnsley Road , Moorthorpe WF9 2BP	3out of 4	825 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorthorpe Primary (J and I ) School Regent Street , Moorthorpe WF9 2BL	3out of 4	952 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ash Grove Primary Academy Ash Grove , South Elmsall WF9 2TF	1out of 4	1,114 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource Northfield Lane , South Kirkby WF9 3LY	2out of 4	2,057 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	1,473 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB	2out of 4	5,211 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Robert Ogden School Clayton Lane , Thurnscoe S63 0BG	- not rated	5,154 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA	- not rated	5,277 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
The Lanes Cafe	Westfield Centre, Westfield Lane	520 yd
Lemon House	5 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	586 yd
Adam's Cafe & Restaurant	49, 45-49A Barnsley Road	621 yd
Spice Garden	Spice Garden, Haigh House, 13A Barnsley Road	621 yd
Moonshine Shack	81 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	623 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
South Elmsall Village WMC	South Elmsall Village Working Mens Club, Doncaster Road	540 yd
Brookside Commercial And Social Club	35 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	621 yd
The Saw Mill	61 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	628 yd
Moorthorpe Recreation Social Club	Langthwaite Lane, South Elmsall	638 yd
Moorthorpe Empire Working Mens Club	Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	769 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thepan Golden Cod	75 Westfield Lane, South Elmsall	268 yd
Friar Tucks	5 Doncaster Road, South Elmsall	526 yd
Mega Love Magic Pizza	1 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	583 yd
Pizza Connection	15A Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	621 yd
Bitchin Kitchen	77 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	625 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Home Bargains	Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	621 yd
ASDA	264-268 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	639 yd
Aldi	Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	665 yd
Refill and More Ltd	46 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	666 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Frickley Colliery Welfare Cricket Club COLLIERS CLOSE	grass pitches	215 yd
Frickley Athletic Football Club WESTFIELD LANE	grass pitches	224 yd
South Elmsall Town Council Social Centre Westfield Lane		327 yd
Frickley Country Park MOORHOUSE COURT	grass pitches	541 yd
Sunny Avenue (Closed) Sunny Avenue	grass pitches	729 yd
Minsthorpe Park LOWER NORTHCROFT	grass pitches	1,073 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

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