Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4EA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF9 4EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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	53.7%	53.4%	-0.3%	51.0%	2.4%
Male	46.3%	46.6%	0.3%	49.0%	-2.4%

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	40.9%	40.8%	-0.1%	37.9%	2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	43.6%	42.3%	-1.3%	44.2%	-1.9%
Separated	0.7%	3.2%	2.5%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	8.7%	7%	-1.7%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	6%	6.7%	0.7%	6.1%	0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.4%	44.5%	5.1%	48.4%	-3.9%
Good health	35.6%	31.1%	-4.5%	33.6%	-2.5%
Fair health	13%	18.2%	5.2%	12.7%	5.5%
Bad health	9.6%	5.4%	-4.2%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	2.4%	0.8%	-1.6%	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.

In the area around WF9 4EA this area, 28.4% 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 20.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.9%	28.4%	-1.5%	18.2%	10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	11.9%	-2.2%	9.6%	2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.8%	13.7%	-7.1%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	5.3%	1.9%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	18.2%	4.8%	16.9%	1.3%
Degree or Similar	10.4%	20.4%	10.0%	33.8%	-13.4%
Other	8.1%	2.1%	-6.0%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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	3.5%	0.3%	-3.2%	2.7%	-2.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96.3%	99.2%	2.9%	81.4%	17.8%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.8% 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	97.9%	97.8%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.6%
European Union	0.5%	2.2%	1.7%	6.1%	-3.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	97.6%	-0.3%	83.2%	14.4%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71%	76.7%	-5.7%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
No passport held	26.1%	13.5%	12.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.9%	37.2%	1.7%
Christian	57.1%	46.2%	10.9%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Highfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield Road was 744.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 457.2% higher than the Hemsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Highfield Road has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Hemsworth and the 16th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 364.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.9%.

🔎 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
£33,400

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WF9 4EA, 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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 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 - 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 - 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) - 9/10 (very 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 Highfield Road are based on 106 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 Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4EA

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF9 4EA

Average Price
£210,083

Semi-Detached
£166,870

Terraced
£127,255

Detached
£442,598

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£84,658

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highfield Road

Average Price
£251,740

Semi-Detached
£235,982

Terraced
£123,732

Detached
£384,727

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£81,681

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Singleton Highfield Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2025-03-27	£127,808
Quarry House Highfield Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2025-01-22	£350,029
35 Highfield Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£117,000	2024-04-30	£125,715
43 Highfield Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£92,000	2023-09-28	£97,363
76 Highfield Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2023-01-27	£177,990

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF9 4EA

Employment

WF9 4EA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	104
Retired	57
Part-Time Employee	33
Long-Term Sick or disabled	31
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	16
Other	9
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Human health and social work activities	31
Construction	13
Other	13
Manufacturing	13
Transport and storage	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Education	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4LJ	2out of 4	273 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Helen's CE Primary School Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EG	2out of 4	333 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West End Academy Regent Street , Hemsworth WF9 4QJ	3out of 4	648 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Grove Lea Primary School Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary, Grove Terrace , Hemsworth WF9 4BQ	- not rated	694 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Beech Close , Brierley S72 9EJ	4out of 4	2,339 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB	2out of 4	975 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE	3out of 4	4,313 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	4,953 yd	Academy converter	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	91 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Park School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT	4out of 4	3,644 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ackworth School Pontefract Road , Ackworth WF7 7LT	- not rated	5,008 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield independent sch Nostell Centre , Doncaster Road WF4 1QG	- not rated	5,236 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
KFC	Southmoor Road, Hemsworth	386 yd
Costa	Southmoor Road, Hemsworth	386 yd
The Family Cafe	Tesco, Market Street	398 yd
The Viceroy of Hemsworth	Unit 2, Becca House	410 yd
Springs Cafe	Spring Life Resource Centre, Southmoor Road	423 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hemsworth	Highfield Road, Hemsworth	225 yd
Alpha Working Mens Club	Southmoor Road, Hemsworth	386 yd
Hemsworth Conservative Club	Hemsworth Con Club, Market Street	389 yd
West End Working Mens Club	Barnsley Road, Hemsworth	447 yd
Hilltop Brewery Tap	41B Kirkby Road, Hemsworth	469 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Jim	Unit 3 Low Hall Shopping Centre, Market Street	346 yd
Shabs Indian Kitchen	25 Market Street, Hemsworth	398 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 1, Becca House	410 yd
Snack In A Box	57 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth	449 yd
New Jade City	12 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth	469 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	Market Street, Hemsworth	359 yd
Farmfoods	Southmoor Road, Hemsworth	386 yd
Tesco	Market Street, Hemsworth	410 yd
Home Bargains	Somerfields, Plimsoll Street	419 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hemsworth Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE BULLENSHAW ROAD	health and fitness suite	324 yd
The Workhouse (Closed) Barnsley Road	health and fitness suite	466 yd
Highfield Road Playing Fields (Closed) Highfield Road	grass pitches	469 yd
Hemsworth Town Fc Pitches HIGHFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	483 yd
St Helens Primary School MOORSHUTT ROAD	grass pitches	513 yd
Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary School GROVE TERRACE	grass pitches	545 yd
Hemsworth Sports Complex Track (Closed) Kirkby Road	athletics tracks	633 yd
Sandygate Football Facility SANDYGATE FOOTBALL FACILITY SANDYGATE FOOTBALL FACILITY SANDYGATE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	797 yd
Cemetery Road WMDC PAVILLION WMDC PAVILLION CEMETERY ROAD	grass pitches	877 yd
Hemsworth Sports Centre HEMSWORTH SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTRE HEMSWORTH SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTRE STATION ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	928 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	82.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	82.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	82.8%

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	32.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	34.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	66.21 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	66.21 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10.19 Mbit/s

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