Lower Northfield Lane, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3LN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF9 3LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	50.5%	-2.8%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	46.7%	49.5%	2.8%	49.0%	0.5%

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	28.9%	36.6%	7.7%	37.9%	-1.3%
Married: Opposite sex	57.2%	51%	-6.2%	44.2%	6.8%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	1.3%	0.2%	0.3%	1.0%
Separated	2.2%	1.6%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	6.7%	7%	0.3%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	3.9%	2.5%	-1.4%	6.1%	-3.6%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	58.4%	59.8%	1.4%	48.4%	11.4%
Good health	31.8%	28.7%	-3.1%	33.6%	-4.9%
Fair health	6.3%	9.3%	3.0%	12.7%	-3.4%
Bad health	3.5%	2.2%	-1.3%	4.0%	-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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.3%	11.9%	-1.4%	18.2%	-6.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.7%	10.9%	-5.8%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.8%	22.4%	-0.4%	13.4%	9.0%
Apprenticeship	6.7%	5.8%	-0.9%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	24%	9.0%	16.9%	7.1%
Degree or Similar	23.9%	23.4%	-0.5%	33.8%	-10.4%
Other	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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%	0.2%	0.2%	3.1%	-2.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	100%	98.6%	-1.4%	81.4%	17.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.7% 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	97.6%	94.7%	-2.9%	83.2%	11.5%
European Union	1.6%	5.3%	3.7%	6.1%	-0.8%
Africa	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	94.7%	-2.9%	83.2%	11.5%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2%	1.2%	-0.8%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.3%	76.7%	10.6%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Poland	2.6%	1.3%	1.3%
Romania	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
No passport held	8.4%	13.5%	-5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.5%	37.2%	9.3%
Christian	47%	46.2%	0.8%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Lower Northfield Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Northfield Lane was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% lower than the South Elmsall and South Kirkby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lower Northfield Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in South Elmsall and South Kirkby and the 332nd lowest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

🔎 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. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,300

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WF9 3LN, 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 - 8/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (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) - 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) - 7/10 (above 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 Lower Northfield Lane are based on 3 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 Lower Northfield Lane, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3LN

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF9 3LN

Average Price
£319,593

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£319,593

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lower Northfield Lane

Average Price
£369,543

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£369,543

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lower Northfield LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Lower Northfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2019-07-25	£303,188
1 Lower Northfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2019-05-22	£354,223
1 Lower Northfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2004-01-30	£451,216

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF9 3LN

Employment

WF9 3LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	162
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	28
Retired	22
Student (economically inactive)	22
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	19
Construction	11
Manufacturing	8
Transport and storage	8
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource Northfield Lane , South Kirkby WF9 3LY	- not rated	149 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northfield Primary School Northfield Lane , South Kirkby WF9 3LY	2out of 4	161 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Kirkby Burntwood Junior and Infant School Church Top , South Kirkby WF9 3QS	- not rated	839 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Burntwood First School Church Top , South Kirkby WF9 3QS	- not rated	839 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource Regent Street , Moorthorpe WF9 2BL	3out of 4	1,210 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	2,101 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Minsthorpe Community College Minsthorpe Lane , South Elmsall WF9 2UJ	3out of 4	2,101 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hemsworth Arts and Community College Station Road , Hemsworth WF9 4HW	- not rated	3,214 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB	- not rated	3,296 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hemsworth Arts and Community Academy Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB	- not rated	3,451 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northfield Middle School Northfield Lane , South Kirkby WF9 3LY	- not rated	149 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moorthorpe Middle School Regent Street , South Elmsall WF9 2BL	- not rated	1,210 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Common Road Middle School Common Road , South Kirkby WF9 3DU	- not rated	1,587 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Elmsall Middle School Westfield Lane , South Elmsall WF9 2JX	- not rated	1,909 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Upton Middle School Common Lane , Upton WF9 1EA	- not rated	2,796 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	3,255 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hollygarth School Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB	- not rated	3,414 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Park School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT	4out of 4	5,103 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oaktree School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT	- not rated	5,103 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Robert Ogden School Clayton Lane , Thurnscoe S63 0BG	- not rated	5,393 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
Coronation Working Mens Club	Barnsley Road, South Kirkby	546 yd
Ginger Snaps	42A White Apron Street, South Kirkby	558 yd
Papa Pizza	50 White Apron Street, South Kirkby	562 yd
The Brunch Box	47C Lidgate Crescent Langthwaite Grange Business Park, South Kirkby	1,013 yd
Ultima Furniture Systems Ltd	Unit 26, Lidgate Crescent Langthwaite Grange Business Park	1,013 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Church House Public House	Barnsley Road, South Kirkby	257 yd
Travellers Inn	Carr Lane, South Kirkby	380 yd
S Kirkby Royal British Legion Club A	Royal British Legion Club, Mill Lane	901 yd
South Kirkby Independent Club	Mill Lane, South Kirkby	1,011 yd
Northfield Hotel	Holmsley Lane, South Kirkby	1,070 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hole In The Wall	Northfield Lane, South Kirkby	162 yd
Sub'z	Unit 1a, The Green	345 yd
Pizza Roma	Unit 2, The Green	348 yd
Fish Bites	8 The Green, South Kirkby	380 yd
Eggbutts Cafe Bar	10, 10-10A The Green	380 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Northfield Playing Field NORTHFIELD LANE	grass pitches	350 yd
South Kirkby Recreation Ground CRAWLEY AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	542 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%

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