The WF1 5SZ postcode is in Wakefield, Wakefield postcode town, within Yorkshire and The Humber, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WF1 |
| Ward | Normanton |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Normanton West |
| 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 | Normanton |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 3862 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious hardship / Endeavouring social renters / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
St Peters Church, Other Catering Premises
Address: Kirkthorpe Lane, Kirkthorpe, Wakefield, WF1 5SZ
The nearest places is Kirkthorpe(0.13 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Kirkthorpe Lane Half Moon Ln(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Wakefield Kirkgate(1.43 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(40.30 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy City FieldsSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WF1 4SF (0.94 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of WF15SZ is 259 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 41 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1696), Between 25 to 34 (1441), and Between 45 to 54 (1336).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 232 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 11.
Regarding education, 67 adults have No qualifications, while 34 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (261), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (242).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (140), followed by No religion (88).
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 (48) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (36), and Semi-routine occupations (29).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (387), and 346 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1372) and European Union EU-8 (48).