The WF2 8BQ 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 West |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Lupset |
| 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 West |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Wakefield |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 4151 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hard-pressed ethnic mix / Hampered neighbourhoods / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Markies Ltd, Takeaway Shop
Address: WF2 8BQ
Horbury Road Pharmacy, Retailers - Other
Address: WF2 8BQ
Cross Lane Mini Mart, Retailers - Other
Address: 124, 124-126 Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8BQ
The nearest places is Borough Corner(0.27 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Gill Sike Road(0.01 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Wakefield Westgate(0.72 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(37.73 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy CathedralSecondary, Outstanding | 11-16 | WF2 8QF (0.24 mi) | Details |
| The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF2 8QW (0.34 mi) | Details |
| Wakefield Lawefield Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF2 8ST (0.48 mi) | Details |
| St Michael's CofE AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-11 | WF2 9JA (0.56 mi) | Details |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | WF2 9DD (0.59 mi) | Details |
| Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | WF2 8AA (0.74 mi) | Details |
| CAPA College0, Outstanding | 16-19 | WF1 2QN (0.81 mi) | Details |
| Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication ResourcePrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF2 7RU (0.82 mi) | Details |
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF2 0AS (0.83 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is LUPSET HEALTH CENTRE(0.25 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| lupset health centreActivelupset health centre, george-a-green court, wakefield, west yorkshire | 01924668977 | WF2 8FE |
| homesteadActivehomestead medical centre, homestead drive, wakefield | 01924384498 | WF2 9PE |
| alverthorpeActivealverthorpe surgery, balne lane, wakefield, west yorkshire | 01924372584 | WF2 0DP |
The population of WF28BQ is 379 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 (2455), Between 35 to 44 (1522), and Between 25 to 34 (1391).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 253 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 46.
Regarding education, 105 adults have Does not apply, while 46 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (273), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (234).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (175), followed by No religion (130).
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 (66) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (46), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (38).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (394), and 288 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1297) and European Union EU-8 (102).