The WF7 6BU postcode is in Wakefield, Wakefield postcode town, within Yorkshire and The Humber, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the WF7 6BU area, explore the WF7 6BU Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WF7 |
| Ward | Featherstone |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Streethouse & Sharlston Common |
| 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 | Featherstone |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Hemsworth |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 7458 |
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.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Snydale(0.03 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Snydale Villas(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Streethouse(0.33 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(42.18 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streethouse, Junior, Infant and NurseryPrimary, Good | 2-11 | WF7 6DJ (0.56 mi) | Details |
| Sharlston Community SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF4 1DH (0.87 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of WF76BU is 473 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 40 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2203), Between 25 to 34 (1765), and Between 45 to 54 (1714).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 442 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 20.
Regarding education, 127 adults have No qualifications, while 55 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (246), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (242).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (254), followed by No religion (187).
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 (96) followed by Semi-routine occupations (55), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (47).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (460), and 285 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1584) and European Union EU-8 (55).