New Street is in Kinsley, Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF9 5EG 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 New Street, Kinsley, Pontefract, WF9 5EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF9 5ED, WF9 5EH, WF9 5EB, WF9 5LQ, WF9 5LY, WF9 5EY, WF9 5LP, WF9 5LF, WF9 5LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF9 5EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 29.6% | 34.3% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 34.3% | -20.4% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 14.3% | 6.3% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 9.5% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 43% | 27.6% | -15.4% | 48.4% | -20.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 48% | 12.1% | 33.6% | 14.4% |
| Fair health | 14% | 18.7% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 5EG this area, 33.6% 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 15%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 12.1% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 10.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 9.3% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.8% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 15% | -1.7% | 33.8% | -18.8% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.9% | 95.9% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 96% | 90.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 8.3% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 88.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 5.7% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Street was 195.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 138.0% higher than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Street has the 17th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 186th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 New Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2015-09-03 | £96,902 |
WF9 5EG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 36 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 60 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Meadow Academy Wakefield Road , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BP | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Academy Regent Street , Hemsworth WF9 4QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzwilliam Primary School Second Avenue , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4LJ | 2out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's CE Primary School Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EG | 2out of 4 | 2,113 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 | 1,764 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 5,401 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 | 2,068 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Park School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT | 4out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield independent sch Nostell Centre , Doncaster Road WF4 1QG | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackworth School Pontefract Road , Ackworth WF7 7LT | - not rated | 3,669 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NM Cafe | New Street, Kinsley | 82 yd | |
| Kinsley Greyhound Stadium Ltd | Greyhound Race Track, Wakefield Road | 147 yd | |
| Lakeside Cafe | The Windsurfer Public House, Hemsworth Water Park | 574 yd | |
| Red Roof Cafe | Red Roof Centre Cic, Wakefield Road | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinsley Coronation Working Mens Club | Ford Street, Kinsley | 118 yd | |
| Kinsley Hotel | Wakefield Road, Kinsley | 187 yd | |
| Liquid Spirit | Wakefield Road, Kinsley | 576 yd | |
| Hemsworth Miners Social Club | Wentworth Terrace, Fitzwilliam | 1,044 yd | |
| Niki & Amber's Catering | Hemsworth Miners Social Club, Wentworth Terrace | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Pizza Paradise | 82A Wakefield Road, Kinsley | 147 yd | |
| The Pit Stop | 86 Wakefield Road, Kinsley | 147 yd | |
| Phoenix Gardens | 23 Wakefield Road, Kinsley | 187 yd | |
| The Sandwich Bar | Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam | 773 yd | |
| Jolly Fryer | 1A Rockingham Street, Fitzwilliam | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kinsley Playing Fields TOMBRIDGE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Gorton Road (Closed) Gorton Street | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Vale Head Park Golf Course (Closed) Wakefield Road | golf | 948 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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.