The WF1 2DH postcode is in Wakefield, Wakefield postcode town, within Yorkshire and The Humber, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the WF1 2DH area, explore the WF1 2DH Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WF1 2DH area, visit the WF1 2DH House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WF1 |
| Ward | Wakefield North |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Wakefield St John's |
| 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 | Wakefield North |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Wakefield |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 26587 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Families in terraces and flats / Achieving neighbourhoods / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Public administration and security.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Gaskells Restaurant, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: WF1 2DH
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Address: Wakefield Centre, Wakefield District College, Margaret Street, WF1 2DH
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (0), rating: Not Rated
The nearest places is St. Johns(0.16 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Wentworth Street Girls High School(0.06 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Wakefield Westgate(0.29 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(38.68 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Yorkshire Education Group0, None | 16-99 | WF1 2DH (0.00 mi) | Details |
| Wakefield Girls' High SchoolAll Through, None | 7-18 | WF1 2QS (0.07 mi) | Details |
| Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory SchoolPrimary, None | 3-7 | WF1 2DG (0.16 mi) | Details |
| CAPA College0, Outstanding | 16-19 | WF1 2QN (0.19 mi) | Details |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar SchoolAll Through, None | 7-18 | WF1 3QX (0.22 mi) | Details |
| Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WF1 3JP (0.29 mi) | Details |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WF1 3PF (0.50 mi) | Details |
| Wakefield Lawefield Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF2 8ST (0.54 mi) | Details |
| Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF1 3SQ (0.65 mi) | Details |
| Outwood Primary Academy GreenhillPrimary, Inadequate | 3-11 | WF1 4LU (0.67 mi) | Details |
| Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | WF1 4PE (0.77 mi) | Details |
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF2 0AS (0.81 mi) | Details |
| Ivy Lane SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-19 | WF1 4AZ (0.92 mi) | Details |
| Outwood Primary Academy Park HillPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF1 4QY (0.95 mi) | Details |
| Newton Hill Community SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF1 2HR (0.98 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is NEW SOUTHGATE SURGERY(0.50 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| new southgate surgeryActivenew southgate surgery, buxton place, wakefield, west yorkshire | 01924334400 | WF1 3JQ |
| trinity medical centreActivetrinity medical centre, thornhill street, wakefield, west yorkshire | 01924784101 | WF1 1PG |
| warrengate medical centreActivewarrengate medical centre, upper warrengate, wakefield, west yorkshire | 01924371011 | WF1 4PR |
| alverthorpeActivealverthorpe surgery, balne lane, wakefield, west yorkshire | 01924372584 | WF2 0DP |
| homesteadActivehomestead medical centre, homestead drive, wakefield | 01924384498 | WF2 9PE |
The population of WF12DH is 314 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 25 to 34 (1478), Below 14 (1307), and Between 35 to 44 (1283).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 255 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 29.
Regarding education, 149 adults have Level 4, while 31 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (476), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (224).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (135), followed by Christian (132).
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 Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (80) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (55), and Small employers and own account workers (35).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (592), and 317 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1453) and Middle East and Asia (59).