Avenue Lodeve is in South Kirkby, Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF9 3TJ 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 2014-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Avenue Lodeve, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF9 3TJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.1% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.9% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 37.7% | 38.1% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 40.3% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 9.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 36.7% | 45.6% | 8.9% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 32.1% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 14.7% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 5.9% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 3TJ this area, 32.6% 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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.3% | 32.6% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 14.3% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 16.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.5% | 17.1% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 99.5% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 97.8% | 92.6% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 6.8% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 92.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue Lodeve was 290.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 104.8% higher than the South Elmsall and South Kirkby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avenue Lodeve has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in South Elmsall and South Kirkby and the 97th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 Avenue Lodeve, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £3,500,000 | 2018-08-17 | £4,425,693 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,085 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School Common Road , South Kirkby WF9 3EA | 2out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Kirkby Academy Stockingate , South Kirkby WF9 3DP | 2out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Lea Primary School Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary, Grove Terrace , Hemsworth WF9 4BQ | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4LJ | 2out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB | 2out of 4 | 2,302 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minsthorpe Community College, A Specialist Science College Minsthorpe Lane , South Elmsall WF9 2UJ | 3out of 4 | 2,915 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,187 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Park School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT | 4out of 4 | 4,434 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Pizza | 50 White Apron Street, South Kirkby | 937 yd | |
| Ginger Snaps | 42A White Apron Street, South Kirkby | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Hotel | Holmsley Lane, South Kirkby | 978 yd | |
| S Kirkby Royal British Legion Club A | Royal British Legion Club, Mill Lane | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hole In The Wall | Northfield Lane, South Kirkby | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northfield Playing Field NORTHFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 880 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.