Holgate View is in Fitzwilliam, Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF9 5BS is located in the Hemsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemsworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holgate View, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF9 5BT, WF9 5BU, WF9 5BX, WF9 5BP, WF9 5BL, WF9 5DZ, WF9 5DX, WF9 5BJ, WF9 5BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF9 5BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 51.4% | -4.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 44.3% | 48.6% | 4.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 5BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 36.7% | 49% | 12.3% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 27.9% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 19.5% | 15% | -4.5% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 3.6% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 41.4% | 49.7% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.5% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.5% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 4.4% | -5.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 5BS this area, 28.6% 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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 28.6% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 6.5% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 15.7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 19.4% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 22.2% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 95.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 98.1% | 93.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 93.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holgate View was 49.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.4% lower than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holgate View has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 321st lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Holgate View, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2021-11-12 | £75,713 |
| 4 Holgate View, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2019-05-10 | £100,422 |
| 5 Holgate View, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2018-06-29 | £109,134 |
| 1 Holgate View, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2015-04-13 | £82,913 |
| 6 Holgate View, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2014-11-19 | £82,653 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Meadow Academy Wakefield Road , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BP | 3out of 4 | 231 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzwilliam Primary School Second Avenue , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BA | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Academy Regent Street , Hemsworth WF9 4QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane Bell Lane , Ackworth WF7 7JH | 3out of 4 | 2,803 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's CE Primary School Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EG | 2out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 2,611 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Academy High Street , Crofton WF4 1NF | 2out of 4 | 4,952 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield independent sch Nostell Centre , Doncaster Road WF4 1QG | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA | - not rated | 2,893 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Park School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT | 4out of 4 | 2,908 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackworth School Pontefract Road , Ackworth WF7 7LT | - not rated | 3,619 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Roof Cafe | Red Roof Centre Cic, Wakefield Road | 318 yd | |
| Featherstone Foodies | Fitzwilliam Community Centre, Wakefield Road | 616 yd | |
| The Kitchen | 1 Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam | 747 yd | |
| Kinsley Greyhound Stadium Ltd | Greyhound Race Track, Wakefield Road | 845 yd | |
| NM Cafe | New Street, Kinsley | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemsworth Miners Social Club | Wentworth Terrace, Fitzwilliam | 292 yd | |
| Niki & Amber's Catering | Hemsworth Miners Social Club, Wentworth Terrace | 292 yd | |
| Liquid Spirit | Wakefield Road, Kinsley | 318 yd | |
| The Well Cafe @ Hemsworth MWFC | Yorkshire Nu Build Stadium, Wakefield Road | 563 yd | |
| Kinsley Coronation Working Mens Club | Ford Street, Kinsley | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Bar | Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam | 114 yd | |
| Jolly Fryer | 1A Rockingham Street, Fitzwilliam | 259 yd | |
| Taste of China Takeaway | 13 Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam | 563 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 3 Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam | 747 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza Paradise | 82A Wakefield Road, Kinsley | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hemsworth Miners Welfare WAKEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Kinsley Playing Fields TOMBRIDGE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Gorton Road (Closed) Gorton Street | grass pitches | 813 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.