Broad Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2LJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF9 2LJ is primarily male, with 56.1% of the population 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	50%	43.9%	-6.1%	51.0%	-7.1%
Male	50%	56.1%	6.1%	49.0%	7.1%

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	19.6%	31.6%	12.0%	37.9%	-6.3%
Married: Opposite sex	39.2%	31.6%	-7.6%	44.2%	-12.6%
Separated	2.4%	2%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	13.9%	18.4%	4.5%	9.1%	9.3%
Widowed	24.9%	16.4%	-8.5%	6.1%	10.3%

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 (51.2%) 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	14.1%	25.6%	11.5%	48.4%	-22.8%
Good health	23%	25.6%	2.6%	33.6%	-8.0%
Fair health	28.1%	24.4%	-3.7%	12.7%	11.7%
Bad health	23.4%	17.1%	-6.3%	4.0%	13.1%
Very bad health	11.3%	7.3%	-4.0%	1.2%	6.1%

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 2LJ this area, 51.7% 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 12.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	65.3%	51.7%	-13.6%	18.2%	33.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.8%	7.3%	-0.5%	9.6%	-2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.4%	8.6%	-0.8%	13.4%	-4.8%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	6.6%	1.3%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4.5%	10.6%	6.1%	16.9%	-6.3%
Degree or Similar	6.1%	12.6%	6.5%	33.8%	-21.2%
Other	1.6%	2.6%	1.0%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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)
White	99.6%	99.4%	-0.2%	81.4%	18.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.1% 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%	92.1%	-5.6%	83.2%	8.9%
European Union	2%	7.9%	5.9%	6.1%	1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	92.1%	-5.2%	83.2%	8.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0.8%	6.1%	5.3%	2.9%	3.2%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	55.5%	76.7%	-21.2%
Poland	6.7%	1.3%	5.4%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
No passport held	36.6%	13.5%	23.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36%	37.2%	-1.2%
Christian	56.1%	46.2%	9.9%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Other religion	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Broad Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Lane was 228.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 178.1% higher than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Broad Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 150th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.6%.

🔎 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 2LJ, 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 Broad Lane are based on 56 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 Broad Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF9 2LJ

Average Price
£153,253

Semi-Detached
£176,398

Terraced
£106,963

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Broad Lane

Average Price
£207,875

Semi-Detached
£150,748

Terraced
£127,927

Detached
£354,470

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£3,288,064

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Broad LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Broad Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2025-03-27	£282,411
30 Broad Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£94,500	2024-03-01	£100,615
32 Broad Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2023-12-19	£114,555
26 Broad Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2022-03-04	£171,727
26 Broad Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£67,000	2020-02-14	£94,188

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF9 2LJ

Employment

WF9 2LJ 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 2LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	70
Full-Time Employee	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	25
Part-Time Employee	7
Looking after home or family	7
Other	4
Self-Employed	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	7
Manufacturing	6
Education	6
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Real estate activities	3
Construction	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Other	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe Barnsley Road , Moorthorpe WF9 2BP	3out of 4	947 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School Carlton Road , South Elmsall WF9 2QQ	2out of 4	1,010 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorthorpe Primary (J and I ) School Regent Street , Moorthorpe WF9 2BL	3out of 4	1,107 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource Northfield Lane , South Kirkby WF9 3LY	2out of 4	1,683 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ash Grove Primary Academy Ash Grove , South Elmsall WF9 2TF	1out of 4	1,820 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	2,055 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB	2out of 4	5,017 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	4,480 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA	- not rated	4,947 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 Brunch Box	47C Lidgate Crescent Langthwaite Grange Business Park, South Kirkby	828 yd
Ultima Furniture Systems Ltd	Unit 26, Lidgate Crescent Langthwaite Grange Business Park	828 yd
CentR Stage	Unit 55, Lidgate Crescent Langthwaite Grange Business Park	828 yd
Cafe @ St Luke's Church	Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	1,044 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Moorthorpe Recreation Social Club	Langthwaite Lane, South Elmsall		821 yd
Moorthorpe Empire Working Mens Club	Barnsley Road, South Elmsall		1,039 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thepan Golden Cod	75 Westfield Lane, South Elmsall	797 yd
Burger & Pizza Rooms	Unit 15 To 17, Langthwaite Road Langthwaite Grange Ind Est	870 yd
Louise's Cafe	Unit 7, Langthwaite Road Langthwaite Grange Ind Est	924 yd
Taj Mahal	204 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	960 yd
Maggie's Chippi	252 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	960 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
ASDA	264-268 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall		1,045 yd
Aldi	Barnsley Road, South Elmsall		1,076 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
South Elmsall Town Council Social Centre Westfield Lane		483 yd
Frickley Athletic Football Club WESTFIELD LANE	grass pitches	581 yd
Frickley Colliery Welfare Cricket Club COLLIERS CLOSE	grass pitches	596 yd
Frickley Country Park MOORHOUSE COURT	grass pitches	855 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	62.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	65.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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