Minsthorpe Vale, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2PQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF9 2PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.9%	50.2%	3.3%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	53.1%	49.8%	-3.3%	49.0%	0.8%

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	27%	31.3%	4.3%	37.9%	-6.6%
Married: Opposite sex	57.9%	49.1%	-8.8%	44.2%	4.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	6%	8.9%	2.9%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	7.3%	8.9%	1.6%	6.1%	2.8%

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	43.4%	38.4%	-5.0%	48.4%	-10.0%
Good health	33.8%	34.5%	0.7%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	14.8%	20.4%	5.6%	12.7%	7.7%
Bad health	5.9%	5.1%	-0.8%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	2.1%	1.6%	-0.5%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

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 16.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33%	27.3%	-5.7%	18.2%	9.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	9.1%	-3.3%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	20.5%	5.5%	13.4%	7.1%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	8.6%	2.2%	5.3%	3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	15.5%	2.6%	16.9%	-1.4%
Degree or Similar	12.9%	16.8%	3.9%	33.8%	-17.0%
Other	7.3%	2.3%	-5.0%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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)
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	99.7%	98.4%	-1.3%	81.4%	17.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98% 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	95.5%	98%	2.5%	83.2%	14.8%
European Union	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	98%	3.2%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0.4%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.1%	76.7%	-0.6%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	23.1%	13.5%	9.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.7%	37.2%	-1.5%
Christian	54.1%	46.2%	7.9%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is Minsthorpe Vale Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Minsthorpe Vale was 67.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.4% lower than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Minsthorpe Vale has the 64th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 460th lowest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.1%.

🔎 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 2PQ, 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 Minsthorpe Vale are based on 63 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 Minsthorpe Vale, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2PQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF9 2PQ

Average Price
£154,638

Semi-Detached
£191,882

Terraced
£136,015

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Minsthorpe Vale

Average Price
£158,499

Semi-Detached
£194,165

Terraced
£143,098

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Minsthorpe ValeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
54 Minsthorpe Vale, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£168,000	2026-03-13	£168,000
60 Minsthorpe Vale, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£130,000	2025-05-07	£135,231
54 Minsthorpe Vale, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£85,000	2025-05-07	£88,420
54 Minsthorpe Vale, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£70,000	2025-02-14	£72,745
70 Minsthorpe Vale, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2022-06-17	£190,336

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF9 2PQ

Employment

WF9 2PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2PQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	76
Full-Time Employee	66
Part-Time Employee	29
Looking after home or family	10
Self-Employed	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Human health and social work activities	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Education	12
Transport and storage	10
Manufacturing	7
Construction	7
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ash Grove Junior and Infant School Ash Grove , South Elmsall WF9 2TF	- not rated	461 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ash Grove Primary Academy Ash Grove , South Elmsall WF9 2TF	3out of 4	481 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ash Grove First School Ash Grove , South Elmsall WF9 2TF	- not rated	501 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carlton First School Carlton Road , South Elmsall WF9 2QQ	- not rated	637 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource Regent Street , Moorthorpe WF9 2BL	3out of 4	739 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	- not rated	407 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Minsthorpe Community College Minsthorpe Lane , South Elmsall WF9 2UJ	3out of 4	407 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hemsworth Arts and Community College Station Road , Hemsworth WF9 4HW	- not rated	4,511 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB	- not rated	4,536 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hemsworth Arts and Community Academy Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB	- not rated	4,764 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorthorpe Middle School Regent Street , South Elmsall WF9 2BL	- not rated	739 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Elmsall Middle School Westfield Lane , South Elmsall WF9 2JX	- not rated	1,288 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Upton Middle School Common Lane , Upton WF9 1EA	- not rated	1,730 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northfield Middle School Northfield Lane , South Kirkby WF9 3LY	- not rated	1,925 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Common Road Middle School Common Road , South Kirkby WF9 3DU	- not rated	3,261 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hollygarth School Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB	- not rated	4,735 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA	- not rated	4,774 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
Palms Cafe	10A Exchange Street, South Elmsall	471 yd
Moonshine Shack	81 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	536 yd
Adam's Plaice	6 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	575 yd
Adam's Cafe & Restaurant	49, 45-49A Barnsley Road	579 yd
Spice Garden	Spice Garden, Haigh House, 13A Barnsley Road	579 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Saw Mill	61 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	526 yd
Brookside Commercial And Social Club	35 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	579 yd
Moorthorpe Empire Working Mens Club	Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	627 yd
South Elmsall Village WMC	South Elmsall Village Working Mens Club, Doncaster Road	805 yd
Moorthorpe Recreation Social Club	Langthwaite Lane, South Elmsall	832 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Penny's Big Bites	63 Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall	166 yd
Starry Chinese Takeaway	69 Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall	166 yd
Flames	62 Ash Grove, South Elmsall	465 yd
Portside Fish & Chips	64 Ash Grove, South Elmsall	465 yd
Tasty Flavaz	42 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	487 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Refill and More Ltd	46 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	489 yd
Aldi	Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	570 yd
Home Bargains	Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	579 yd
ASDA	264-268 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	601 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Minsthorpe Park LOWER NORTHCROFT	grass pitches	242 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	345 yd
Minsthorpe Leisure Centre ASH GROVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	408 yd
Minsthorpe Pool (Closed) Ash Grove	swimming pool	461 yd
Ash Grove Primary Academy ASH GROVE	grass pitches	482 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	29.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	35.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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