The WF2 7PS postcode is in Wakefield, Wakefield postcode town, within Yorkshire and The Humber, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WF2 |
| Ward | Wakefield South |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe |
| 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 | 5554 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious hardship / Challenged white communities / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Manufacturing, energy and utilities.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Chapelthorpe(0.16 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Kettlethorpe(0.06 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Sandal & Agbrigg(2.19 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(36.50 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 (0.46 mi) | Details |
| Crigglestone St James CofE Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WF4 3HY (0.59 mi) | Details |
| Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | WF4 3LZ (0.71 mi) | Details |
| Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF4 3HW (0.76 mi) | Details |
| Kettlethorpe High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WF2 7EL (0.86 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is CHAPELTHORPE(0.56 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 WF27PS is 279 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 (1367), Between 45 to 54 (974), and Between 25 to 34 (937).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 249 people, followed by White and Black Caribbean with a total of 11.
Regarding education, 82 adults have Does not apply, while 35 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (373), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (331).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (169), followed by Christian (80).
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 Semi-routine occupations (37) followed by Routine occupations (35), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (24).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (589), and 283 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1963) and European Union EU-8 (56).