Brettegate, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4NR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF9 4NR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.9%	51.6%	-1.3%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	47.1%	48.4%	1.3%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around WF9 4NR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	47.1%	51.9%	4.8%	37.9%	14.0%
Married: Opposite sex	37.7%	33%	-4.7%	44.2%	-11.2%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	2.7%	2.8%	0.1%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	9.8%	7.4%	-2.4%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	2.7%	4.2%	1.5%	6.1%	-1.9%

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	44.4%	46%	1.6%	48.4%	-2.4%
Good health	31.1%	34.1%	3.0%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	13.5%	13.7%	0.2%	12.7%	1.0%
Bad health	9.3%	4%	-5.3%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	1.8%	2.2%	0.4%	1.2%	1.0%

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 4NR this area, 39.4% 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 10.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	49.2%	39.4%	-9.8%	18.2%	21.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.5%	15.5%	-1.0%	9.6%	5.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	15.5%	-2.3%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	2%	2.5%	0.5%	5.3%	-2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.7%	14.1%	8.4%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	6.4%	10.6%	4.2%	33.8%	-23.2%
Other	2.4%	2.5%	0.1%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Black African	1%	2.5%	1.5%	2.5%	0.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
White	99%	94.8%	-4.2%	81.4%	13.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93% 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	98.2%	93%	-5.2%	83.2%	9.8%
European Union	0.3%	4%	3.7%	6.1%	-2.1%
Africa	1%	2%	1.0%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	1%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	92.6%	-5.6%	83.2%	9.4%
10+ Years	0%	5.7%	5.7%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	0.8%	1%	0.2%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.3%	76.7%	-11.4%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Lithuania	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Poland	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	30.5%	13.5%	17.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.1%	37.2%	13.9%
Christian	43.7%	46.2%	-2.5%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Brettegate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brettegate was 107.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.3% higher than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Brettegate has the 47th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 432nd highest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.3%.

🔎 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. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,700

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WF9 4NR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 10/10 (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 Brettegate are based on 14 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 Brettegate, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4NR

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF9 4NR

Average Price
£119,690

Semi-Detached
£120,754

Terraced
£118,626

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brettegate

Average Price
£129,878

Semi-Detached
£135,612

Terraced
£119,555

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on BrettegateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Brettegate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2025-01-24	£156,189
6 Brettegate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2021-05-13	£130,273
12 Brettegate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£92,000	2020-05-27	£126,175
8 Brettegate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£95,000	2020-04-17	£131,643
19 Brettegate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£69,000	2016-01-08	£110,986

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF9 4NR

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	97
Part-Time Employee	51
Long-Term Sick or disabled	34
Retired	27
Looking after home or family	18
Unemployed	17
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Other	8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	16
Manufacturing	15
Construction	14
Other	13
Transport and storage	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Helen's CE Primary School Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EG	3out of 4	479 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hemsworth St Helens Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EG	- not rated	479 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hemsworth West End Primary School Regent Street , Hemsworth WF9 4QJ	- not rated	575 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West End Academy Regent Street , Hemsworth WF9 4QJ	3out of 4	575 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4LJ	- not rated	769 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hemsworth Arts and Community Academy Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB	- not rated	901 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hemsworth Arts and Community College Station Road , Hemsworth WF9 4HW	- not rated	1,086 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB	- not rated	1,189 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Willowgarth High School Brierley Road , Grimethorpe S72 7AJ	- not rated	3,238 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE	- not rated	4,182 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Helen's CofE Middle School Highfields Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EG	- not rated	479 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West End Middle School Regent Street , Hemsworth WF9 4QJ	- not rated	483 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kinsley Middle School Wakefield Road , Fitzwilliam WF9 5AS	- not rated	3,105 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Felkirk Middle School Highwell Hill Lane , South Hiendley S72 9DF	- not rated	3,248 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ackworth Middle School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT	- not rated	3,631 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	627 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hollygarth School Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB	- not rated	896 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Felkirk Centre High Well Hill Lane , South Hiendley S72 9DF	- not rated	3,248 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Oakfield Park School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT	4out of 4	3,631 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oaktree School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT	- not rated	3,631 yd	Community 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
The Welcome Chinese Restaurant	21 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth	671 yd
Sub Shack	5 Bank Street, Hemsworth	763 yd
The Viceroy of Hemsworth	Unit 2, Becca House	803 yd
The Family Cafe	Tesco, Market Street	831 yd
KFC	Southmoor Road, Hemsworth	1,029 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
West End Working Mens Club	Barnsley Road, Hemsworth	350 yd
The Hemsworth	Highfield Road, Hemsworth	607 yd
Blue Bell	8 Cross Hill, Hemsworth	775 yd
George And Dragon	The George And Dragon Public House, 1 Cross Hill	776 yd
Hoptimist	7 Cross Hill, Hemsworth	821 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
La Pizzeria	76 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth	204 yd
West End Chippy	78 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth	204 yd
Snack In A Box	57 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth	349 yd
New Jade City	12 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth	671 yd
Bitz And Pizza	Ground Floor, 10 Barnsley Road	671 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Home Bargains	Somerfields, Plimsoll Street	760 yd
Iceland	Market Street, Hemsworth	773 yd
Tesco	Market Street, Hemsworth	803 yd
Farmfoods	Southmoor Road, Hemsworth	1,029 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sandygate Football Facility SANDYGATE FOOTBALL FACILITY SANDYGATE FOOTBALL FACILITY SANDYGATE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	250 yd
St Helens Primary School MOORSHUTT ROAD	grass pitches	538 yd
The Workhouse (Closed) Barnsley Road	health and fitness suite	671 yd
Highfield Road Playing Fields (Closed) Highfield Road	grass pitches	708 yd
Hemsworth Town Fc Pitches HIGHFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	716 yd
Cemetery Road WMDC PAVILLION WMDC PAVILLION CEMETERY ROAD	grass pitches	732 yd
Hemsworth Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE BULLENSHAW ROAD	health and fitness suite	873 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	50.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	64.38 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	64.38 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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