The WF8 3FG postcode is in Wakefield, Wakefield postcode town, within Yorkshire and The Humber, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WF8 |
| Ward | Pontefract South |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Ackworth & Darrington |
| 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 | Pontefract South |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 21151 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is White suburban communities / Prospering countryside life / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Darrington(0.07 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Estcourt Rd Sotheron Croft(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Pontefract Baghill(1.79 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF8 3SB (0.17 mi) | Details |
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The population of WF83FG is 331 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 45 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1777), Between 55 to 64 (1718), and Between 45 to 54 (1653).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 310 people, followed by Indian with a total of 10.
Regarding education, 113 adults have Level 4, while 34 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (339), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (278).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (209), followed by No religion (100).
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 (80) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (54), and Intermediate occupations (50).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (550), and 389 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1502) and European Union EU-14 (21).