Area Information for Queen Street, Wakefield, WF1 1JR

Summary Back to Top

Queen Street in Wakefield is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England. The postcode is within the Wakefield North ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Wakefield and Rothwell. This page combines information for the address Queen Street, Wakefield, WF1 1JR, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of WF1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Wakefield
Ward Wakefield North
Constituency Wakefield and Rothwell * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Yorkshire and The Humber
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Queen Street, Wakefield, WF1 1JR:

Market Street, Wakefield, WF1 1DD
Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1BW
Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JX
Queen Street, Wakefield, WF1 1JU
Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1XH
Albion Court, Wakefield, WF1 1BD

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about WF1 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Queen Street, Wakefield, WF1 1JR is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Queen Street, Wakefield consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 1
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 43
Flat (Converted) 6
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Residence in Commercial Building 17
Total 69
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Queen Street, Wakefield contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 80% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 3
Owned with Mortgage 0
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 4
Rented: Other Social 7
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 50
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 69

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 37
Two People 28
Three People 0
Four People 2
Five People 2
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 69

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Queen Street, Wakefield consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 37
Family Household 25
Other Household 7
Total 69

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 27
Deprived In One Dimension 22
Deprived In Two Dimensions 10
Deprived In Three Dimensions 9
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 69

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around WF1 1JR however is predominantly male (64%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 71
Female 40
Total 111

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Wakefield North ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 3
5-9 0
10-14 0
15-19 7
20-24 29
25-29 22
30-34 9
35-39 8
40-44 6
45-49 8
50-54 7
55-59 4
60-64 10
65-69 1
70-74 1
75-79 0
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 115

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of WF1 1JR there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 64% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 71
Married 21
Separated 7
Divorced 8
Widowed 3
Total 110

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 52
Good 32
Fair 17
Bad 8
Very Bad 1
Total 110

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 38
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 17
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 11
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11
No GCSEs or Equivalent 25
Total 108

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 81% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 90
Mixed Ethnicity 2
Indian 14
Pakistani 1
Other Asian 1
Black African 6
Total 114

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Queen Street, Wakefield), 60% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 67
European Union 24
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 14
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 111

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 67
10+ Years 9
5-10 Years 4
2-5 Years 13
Less Than 2 Years 18
Total 111

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to WF1 1JR.

Passport(s) Held
None 12
United Kingdom 63
European Union 24
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 11
North America or Caribbean 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 50
Christian 34
Buddhist 3
Hindu 2
Jewish 0
Muslim 5
Sikh 2
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 13
Total 110

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Wakefield North ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 56% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 60
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 6
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 2
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 13
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 3
Retired 1
Looking After Home or Family 5
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 6
Other 10
Total 108

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 9
Professional Occupations 13
Associate Professional Occupations 9
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 7
Skilled Trades Occupations 2
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 2
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 4
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 3
Elementary Occupations 21
Total 70

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 11
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 19
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 9
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 5
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 5
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 7
Semi-Routine Occupation 30
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 18
Full-time Student 3
Total 107

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Queen Street, Wakefield, WF1 1JR is within the Wakefield Central policing neighbourhood, under the West Yorkshire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Queen Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Wakefield Central
95 Northgate
Wakefield
WF1 3BX
Website: http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/my-neighbourhood/wakefield/wakefield-central/contacts

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to WF1 1JR. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for WF1 1JR.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Queen Street, Wakefield, WF1 1JR. The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate, approximately 380 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Wakefield Westgate 380 yards
Wakefield Kirkgate 0.5 miles
Sandal & Agbrigg 1.5 miles
Outwood 2.3 miles
Normanton 3.4 miles
Streethouse 4.1 miles
Batley 5.4 miles
Dewsbury 5.5 miles
Woodlesford 5.7 miles
Featherstone 5.8 miles
Morley 6 miles
White Rose 6.2 miles
Fitzwilliam 6.2 miles
Ravensthorpe 6.4 miles
Darton 6.6 miles
Castleford 6.6 miles
Glasshoughton 6.8 miles
Cottingley 6.9 miles
Pontefract Tanshelf 7.5 miles
Mirfield 7.9 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Queen Street, Wakefield, WF1 1JR. The nearest is Wakefield Lawefield Primary School, approximately 810 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Queen Street, Wakefield, WF1 1JR. The nearest is Wakefield Girls' High School, approximately 640 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Wakefield Girls' High School 640 yards  
Trinity Academy Cathedral 1.1 miles
    
Outwood Academy City Fields 1.1 miles
    
St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy 1.6 miles
    
Evolve Academy 1.8 miles
    
Outwood Grange Academy 1.9 miles
    
Horbury Academy 2.4 miles
    
Kettlethorpe High School 2.4 miles
    
Enrich Academy 3.2 miles
    
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College 3.3 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Queen Street, Wakefield, WF1 1JR. The nearest is Trinity Medical Centre, approximately 470 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Trinity Medical Centre 470 yards
Warrengate Medical Centre 650 yards
Homestead 0.8 miles
New Southgate Surgery 0.8 miles
Alverthorpe 0.8 miles
Maybush Medical Centre 0.9 miles
Eastmoor Health Centre 1.1 miles
Lupset Health Centre 1.2 miles
Outwood Park Medical Centre 2.1 miles
Sandal Castle Medical Centre 2.2 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Queen Street, Wakefield, WF1 1JR. The nearest is MCM Dental Services Ltd, approximately < 50 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest hospitals to Queen Street, Wakefield, WF1 1JR. The nearest is Pinderfields Hospital, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Pinderfields Hospital 0.9 miles
Fieldhead Hospital 1.1 miles
Priory Hospital Dewsbury 4.7 miles
Aire Court 4.7 miles
Spire Methley Park Hospital 5.1 miles
Dewsbury and District Hospital 6.4 miles
Pontefract Hospital 7.9 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Queen Street, Wakefield, WF1 1JR. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Wakefield, approximately 140 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in WF1 1JR

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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