Who lives in WF4 2BL
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WF4 2BL, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Ryhill & South Hiendley
- Council
- Wakefield
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,589 (2024)
WF4 2BLWakefield
Who lives in WF4 2BL
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WF4 2BL (Ryhill & South Hiendley) (about 1,589 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 9% of residents. 17.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 19.8% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
50.4% of residents are female and 49.6% male.
- Female50.4%51%
- Male49.6%49%
Relationship status
47.3% of adults in the WF4 2BL area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 32.4% have never married.
How residents rate their health
76.7% of residents in the WF4 2BL area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good43.2%48.5%
- Good33.5%33.7%
- Fair15.6%12.7%
- Bad6.2%4%
- Very bad1.5%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.