Area Information for Sandown Avenue, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1SG

Summary Back to Top

Sandown Avenue in Crofton is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England. The postcode is within the Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Normanton and Hemsworth. This page combines information for the address Sandown Avenue, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1SG, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of WF4 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.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for WF4 1SG.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Wakefield
Ward Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
Constituency Normanton and Hemsworth * 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 Sandown Avenue, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1SG:

Crayford Drive, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1SQ
Farnham Way, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1SW
Crofton Court, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NZ
Rose Garth, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1PW
Hope Terrace, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1HN
Garden Row, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1HL

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about WF4 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Sandown Avenue, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1SG 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 (72 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 72 property sales in Sandown Avenue since the beginning of 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 Sandown Avenue, Crofton, Wakefield consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. 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 7
Semi-Detached 13
Terraced 118
Flat (Purpose-Built) 1
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 141
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 52
Owned with Mortgage 46
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 40
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 142

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 40
Two People 58
Three People 23
Four People 15
Five People 3
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 140

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Sandown Avenue, Crofton, Wakefield consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 40
Family Household 93
Other Household 8
Total 141

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 73
Deprived In One Dimension 51
Deprived In Two Dimensions 14
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 141

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Normanton and Hemsworth constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 151
Female 156
Total 307

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 13
5-9 17
10-14 21
15-19 16
20-24 14
25-29 23
30-34 31
35-39 17
40-44 16
45-49 27
50-54 23
55-59 28
60-64 22
65-69 19
70-74 14
75-79 0
80-84 6
85+ 3
Total 310

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode WF4 1SG does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

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 109
Married 102
Separated 10
Divorced 26
Widowed 7
Total 254

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 141
Good 120
Fair 36
Bad 10
Very Bad 1
Total 308

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) 52
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 48
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 49
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 26
No GCSEs or Equivalent 62
Other 6
Total 255

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Sandown Avenue, Crofton, Wakefield) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 99% so.

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 303
Chinese 1
Other 3
Total 307

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

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 298
European Union 5
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 1
Middle East and Asia 2
Total 307

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 298
10+ Years 2
5-10 Years 2
2-5 Years 5
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 307

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 WF4 1SG.

Passport(s) Held
None 47
United Kingdom 252
European Union 6
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 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 121
Christian 160
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 25
Total 307

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 51% 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 130
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 31
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 13
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 7
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 8
Retired 45
Looking After Home or Family 7
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 8
Other 6
Total 256

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 16
Professional Occupations 22
Associate Professional Occupations 19
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 23
Skilled Trades Occupations 25
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 11
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 17
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 14
Elementary Occupations 27
Total 174

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 22
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 49
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 40
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 19
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 24
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 32
Semi-Routine Occupation 51
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 9
Full-time Student 8
Total 254

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Sandown Avenue, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1SG is within the Wakefield West 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 Sandown Avenue
Neighbourhood Team Address Wakefield West
Stockingate
South Kirkby
WF9 3XA
Website: http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/my-neighbourhood/wakefield/wakefield-west/contacts

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

Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to Crofton. 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 WF4 1SG.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Sandown Avenue, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1SG. The nearest railway station is Streethouse, approximately 1.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Streethouse 1.7 miles
Sandal & Agbrigg 2.2 miles
Fitzwilliam 2.8 miles
Wakefield Kirkgate 2.9 miles
Normanton 2.9 miles
Featherstone 3.2 miles
Wakefield Westgate 3.6 miles
Glasshoughton 5 miles
Pontefract Tanshelf 5.1 miles
Outwood 5.2 miles
Castleford 5.5 miles
Pontefract Baghill 5.6 miles
Pontefract Monkhill 5.9 miles
Darton 6.4 miles
Moorthorpe 6.7 miles
Woodlesford 6.9 miles
South Elmsall 7.3 miles
Barnsley 7.4 miles
Knottingley 7.7 miles
Batley 8.7 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Sandown Avenue, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1SG. The nearest is Crofton Junior School, approximately 220 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Crofton Junior School 220 yards
    
Crofton Infant School 310 yards
    
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School 510 yards
    
Sharlston Community School 1.2 miles
    
Walton Primary Academy 1.6 miles
    
Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery 1.6 miles
    
Sandal Magna Community Academy 2.3 miles
    
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School 2.4 miles
    
Newlands Primary School 2.4 miles
    
Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School 2.4 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Sandown Avenue, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1SG. The nearest is Crofton Academy, approximately 200 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Crofton Academy 200 yards
    
Enrich Academy 850 yards
    
St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy 2.3 miles
    
Outwood Academy Freeston 2.6 miles
    
Outwood Academy City Fields 2.9 miles
    
Kettlethorpe High School 3 miles
    
Trinity Academy Cathedral 3.7 miles
    
Wakefield Girls' High School 3.7 miles  
The Featherstone Academy 3.7 miles
    
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy 3.8 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Sandown Avenue, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1SG. The nearest is Crofton and Sharlston Med Prac, approximately 180 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Sandown Avenue, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1SG. The nearest is RS Nicholson's Dental Surgery, approximately 130 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 Sandown Avenue, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1SG. The nearest is Pinderfields Hospital, approximately 3.4 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Pinderfields Hospital 3.4 miles
Fieldhead Hospital 3.8 miles
Pontefract Hospital 5.4 miles
Spire Methley Park Hospital 5.7 miles
Barnsley Hospital 7.4 miles
Aire Court 7.6 miles
Priory Hospital Dewsbury 8 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Sandown Avenue, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1SG. The nearest is McCormack Opticians, approximately 2.1 miles 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.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in WF4 1SG

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.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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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+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

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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