The WF2 6LA postcode is in Wakefield, Wakefield postcode town, within Yorkshire and The Humber, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WF2 |
| Ward | Crofton, Ryhill and Walton |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Walton, Woolley & Bretton |
| 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 | Crofton, Ryhill and Walton |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Hemsworth |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 28593 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Older workers and retirement / Ageing suburbanites / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Walton Sports & Social Club, Retailers - Other
Address: Walton Sports And Social Club, Shay Lane, Walton, WF2 6LA
Walton Arlfc, Pub, NightClub
Address: Walton Sports And Social Club, Shay Lane, Walton, WF2 6LA
Wakefield Afterschool School Project, School, College, University
Address: Walton Methodist Church, Shay Lane, Walton, WF2 6LA
The nearest places is Overtown(0.41 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Walton School(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Sandal & Agbrigg(1.38 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(38.71 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF2 6LD (0.15 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of WF26LA is 260 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 47 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (975), Between 55 to 64 (952), and Between 65 to 74 (950).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 247 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 8.
Regarding education, 86 adults have Level 4, while 32 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (354), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (210).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (151), followed by No religion (87).
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 (46) followed by Intermediate occupations (39), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (38).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (473), and 392 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1370) and European Union EU-14 (19).