Is Hall Green in Wakefield a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Hall Green older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Hall Green and Wakefield? What is the claimant count in Hall Green and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Hall Green Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Hall Green residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
In this first table we have compared Hall Green to the national average for England.
| Level | Wakefield Rural | England |
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| No Qualifications | 18% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.85% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.27% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.82% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.6% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 30.76% | 33.92% |
Hall Green Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Wakefield Rural.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
What are the occupations of the residents of Hall Green?
The largest employment sector in Hall Green is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 19.42% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 15.4% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.47% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.84% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.33% |
| Elementary Occupations | 8.71% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.99% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.5% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Hall Green and Wakefield
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Hall Green either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 77.04 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 22.96 of Hall Green residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Wakefield Rural | 77.04% | 22.96% |
| Wakefield | 62.6% | 37.4% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 62.58% | 37.42% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Hall Green has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Hall Green compared to other wards in Wakefield
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Wakefield Rural | 77.04% | 22.96% |
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| 2 | Stanley and Outwood East | 74.61% | 25.39% |
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| 3 | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | 74.49% | 25.51% |
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| 4 | Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton | 71.97% | 28.03% |
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| 5 | Crofton, Ryhill and Walton | 71.84% | 28.16% |
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| 6 | Horbury and South Ossett | 68.67% | 31.33% |
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| 7 | Pontefract South | 67.08% | 32.92% |
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| 8 | Altofts and Whitwood | 66.55% | 33.45% |
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| 9 | Ossett | 66.45% | 33.55% |
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| 10 | Castleford Central and Glasshoughton | 66.16% | 33.84% |
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| 11 | Wakefield South | 64.42% | 35.58% |
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| 12 | Pontefract North | 62.96% | 37.04% |
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| 13 | Featherstone | 60.14% | 39.86% |
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| 14 | Normanton (Wakefield) | 59.14% | 40.86% |
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| 15 | Hemsworth | 57.9% | 42.1% |
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| 16 | Knottingley | 57.3% | 42.7% |
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| 17 | South Elmsall and South Kirkby | 56.61% | 43.39% |
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| 18 | Airedale and Ferry Fryston | 54.53% | 45.47% |
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| 19 | Wakefield West | 48.77% | 51.23% |
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| 20 | Wakefield North | 47.57% | 52.43% |
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| 21 | Wakefield East | 38.57% | 61.43% |
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Hall Green is ranked 1 out of 21 wards in Wakefield for the percentage of home owners.Hall Green & Wakefield Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Hall Green in the Wakefield local area district.
Hall Green has a lower rate of immigrants than Wakefield, the Yorkshire and The Humber region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Wakefield Rural | 95.86% | 4.14% |
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| Wakefield | 91.49% | 8.51% |
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| Yorkshire and The Humber | 88.65% | 11.35% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Hall Green compared to other wards in Wakefield
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Wakefield East | 69.94% | 30.06% |
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| 2 | Wakefield North | 80.05% | 19.95% |
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| 3 | Wakefield South | 83.79% | 16.21% |
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| 4 | Wakefield West | 86.73% | 13.27% |
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| 5 | Normanton | 88.97% | 11.03% |
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| 6 | South Elmsall and South Kirkby | 91.79% | 8.21% |
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| 7 | Stanley and Outwood East | 92.6% | 7.4% |
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| 8 | Castleford Central and Glasshoughton | 93.25% | 6.75% |
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| 9 | Pontefract North | 93.48% | 6.52% |
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| 10 | Airedale and Ferry Fryston | 93.76% | 6.24% |
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| 11 | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | 93.89% | 6.11% |
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| 12 | Altofts and Whitwood | 94.16% | 5.84% |
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| 13 | Featherstone | 94.63% | 5.37% |
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| 14 | Knottingley | 94.68% | 5.32% |
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| 15 | Hemsworth | 95.06% | 4.94% |
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| 16 | Crofton, Ryhill and Walton | 95.31% | 4.69% |
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| 17 | Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton | 95.42% | 4.58% |
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| 18 | Wakefield Rural | 95.86% | 4.14% |
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| 19 | Pontefract South | 95.94% | 4.06% |
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| 20 | Ossett | 96.21% | 3.79% |
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| 21 | Horbury and South Ossett | 96.53% | 3.47% |
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';Hall Green is ranked 18 out of 21 wards in Wakefield for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Hall Green Health Statistics
Wakefield Rural has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Wakefield Rural | 47.88% | 34.67% | 12.93% | 3.49% | 1.03% |
| Wakefield | 44.71% | 34.29% | 14.46% | 5.07% | 1.48% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 46.18% | 34.31% | 13.7% | 4.49% | 1.32% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How has the health of residents in Wakefield changed since 2011?
Wakefield residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 2.21% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 42.75% | 34.04% | 15.53% | 5.99% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 44.71% | 34.29% | 14.46% | 5.07% | 1.48% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Hall Green Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Wakefield.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Wakefield | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 4.2% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 57.24% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.87% |
| Unemployed | 2.97% |
What is the population of Hall Green and Wakefield?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Wakefield including Hall Green. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton | 17746 |
| Airedale and Ferry Fryston | 15892 |
| Altofts and Whitwood | 18398 |
| Castleford Central and Glasshoughton | 16843 |
| Crofton, Ryhill and Walton | 15875 |
| Featherstone | 17299 |
| Hemsworth | 15979 |
| Horbury and South Ossett | 15513 |
| Knottingley | 14363 |
| Normanton | 17334 |
| Ossett | 16678 |
| Pontefract North | 18035 |
| Pontefract South | 15238 |
| South Elmsall and South Kirkby | 19279 |
| Stanley and Outwood East | 16568 |
| Wakefield East | 17232 |
| Wakefield North | 17647 |
| Wakefield Rural | 17736 |
| Wakefield South | 14906 |
| Wakefield West | 16555 |
| Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | 16476 |
| Wakefield Total | 351592 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
