The WF2 6QG 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 | 21018 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Detached retirement living / Prospering countryside life / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Lakeside Cafe, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: 671 Barnsley Road, Newmillerdam, Wakefield, WF2 6QG
Hotel St Pierre, Hotel, B&B, Guest House
Address: 733 Barnsley Road, Newmillerdam, Wakefield, WF2 6QG
The Dam Inn, Pub, NightClub
Address: 669 Barnsley Road, Newmillerdam, Wakefield, WF2 6QG
The Boathouse, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Newmillerdam Boat House Cafe, Barnsley Road, Newmillerdam, WF2 6QG
The nearest places is Hill Top(0.13 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Newmillerdam(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Sandal & Agbrigg(1.88 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(37.12 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendal Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF2 7QW (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Kettlethorpe High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WF2 7EL (0.53 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is CHAPELTHORPE(0.57 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| chapelthorpeActivechapelthorpe medical ctr, standbridge lane, wakefield, west yorkshire | 01924669080 | WF2 7GP |
The population of WF26QG is 306 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 281 people, followed by Other Asian with a total of 9.
Regarding education, 136 adults have Level 4, while 28 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (337), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (172).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (169), followed by No religion (119).
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 (75) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (72), and Intermediate occupations (31).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (425), and 320 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1225) and Middle East and Asia (28).