The S72 9EU postcode is in Wakefield, Wakefield postcode town, within Yorkshire and The Humber, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the S72 9EU area, explore the S72 9EU Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the S72 9EU area, visit the S72 9EU House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | S72 |
| Ward | Hemsworth |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Hemsworth Town |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Wakefield and Castleford |
| Police Force | West Yorkshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Hemsworth |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Hemsworth |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 2932 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Renting hard-pressed workers / Endeavouring social renters / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Pudding Hill(0.60 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Moorthorpe(2.16 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(40.95 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | S72 9EJ (0.83 mi) | Details |
| St Helen's CE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF9 4EG (0.91 mi) | Details |
| Compass Community School HemsworthSecondary, Good | 11-17 | WF9 4EA (0.96 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of S729EU is 322 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 45 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1249), Below 14 (1247), and Between 45 to 54 (1036).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 312 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 96 adults have No qualifications, while 41 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (249), followed by at least Deprived in two dimension (216).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (167), followed by No religion (140).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (72) followed by Semi-routine occupations (52), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (36).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (396), and 378 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1611) and European Union EU-8 (27).