Church Villas is in South Kirkby, Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF9 3QR is located in the South Elmsall and South Kirkby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemsworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Villas, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF9 3QP, WF9 3QH, WF9 3QQ, WF9 3NX, WF9 3QG, WF9 3PA, WF9 3QW, WF9 3NY, WF9 3PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF9 3QR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 54.3% | 52.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 45.7% | 47.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 28.7% | 37% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 37% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 10.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 (69.9%) 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 | 38.5% | 39.7% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 30.2% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 19% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 8.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 3QR this area, 30.7% 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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.5% | 30.7% | -15.8% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 10.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 14.1% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 14.5% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 21.2% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.5% | 94.7% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 98.7% | 92.5% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 92.5% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 12.6% | 6.0% | 6.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Villas was 63.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.9% lower than the South Elmsall and South Kirkby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Villas has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in South Elmsall and South Kirkby and the 427th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Church Villas, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-03-25 | £122,395 |
WF9 3QR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource Northfield Lane , South Kirkby WF9 3LY | 2out of 4 | 367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Kirkby Academy Stockingate , South Kirkby WF9 3DP | 2out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe Barnsley Road , Moorthorpe WF9 2BP | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School Common Road , South Kirkby WF9 3EA | 2out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorthorpe Primary (J and I ) School Regent Street , Moorthorpe WF9 2BL | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,272 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB | 2out of 4 | 3,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA | - not rated | 3,563 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Ogden School Clayton Lane , Thurnscoe S63 0BG | - not rated | 4,917 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronation Working Mens Club | Barnsley Road, South Kirkby | 451 yd | |
| Ginger Snaps | 42A White Apron Street, South Kirkby | 604 yd | |
| Papa Pizza | 50 White Apron Street, South Kirkby | 607 yd | |
| The Brunch Box | 47C Lidgate Crescent Langthwaite Grange Business Park, South Kirkby | 674 yd | |
| Ultima Furniture Systems Ltd | Unit 26, Lidgate Crescent Langthwaite Grange Business Park | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church House Public House | Barnsley Road, South Kirkby | 333 yd | |
| Travellers Inn | Carr Lane, South Kirkby | 457 yd | |
| S Kirkby Royal British Legion Club A | Royal British Legion Club, Mill Lane | 888 yd | |
| South Kirkby Independent Club | Mill Lane, South Kirkby | 929 yd | |
| South Kirkby Miners Welfare Club | Stockingate, South Kirkby | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon Takeaway | 75 Stockingate, South Kirkby | 301 yd | |
| Sub'z | Unit 1a, The Green | 393 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | Unit 2, The Green | 404 yd | |
| Fish Bites | 8 The Green, South Kirkby | 457 yd | |
| Eggbutts Cafe Bar | 10, 10-10A The Green | 457 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northfield Playing Field NORTHFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| South Kirkby Recreation Ground CRAWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 614 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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.