The WF1 5BS postcode is in Wakefield, Wakefield postcode town, within Yorkshire and The Humber, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WF1 |
| Ward | Wakefield South |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Agbrigg & Belle Isle |
| 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 South |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Hemsworth |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 1267 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Pakistani communities / Urban cultural mix / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Metro suburban distribution industries.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Belle Vue(0.28 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Agbrigg Rd Doncaster Rd(0.07 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Sandal & Agbrigg(0.44 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(38.93 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandal Magna Community AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF1 5NF (0.25 mi) | Details |
| St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary AcademySecondary, Good | 11-16 | WF2 6EQ (0.60 mi) | Details |
| Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | WF1 4PE (0.89 mi) | Details |
| Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication ResourcePrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF2 7RU (0.92 mi) | Details |
| Sandal Castle VA Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WF2 6AS (0.96 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is MAYBUSH MEDICAL CENTRE(0.48 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| maybush medical centreActivemaybush medical centre, belle isle health park, portobello road, wakefield | 01924334451 | WF1 5PN |
The population of WF15BS is 444 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 37 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1699), Between 25 to 34 (1642), and Between 35 to 44 (1359).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is Pakistani with a total of 182 people, followed by White: English with a total of 93.
Regarding education, 137 adults have Does not apply, while 42 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (326), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (246).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Muslim (238), followed by Christian (103).
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 Never worked and long-term unemployed (78) followed by Routine occupations (66), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (30).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (459), and 196 adults mentioned they are Employee: Part-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1082) and European Union EU-8 (244).