The WF9 3LU postcode is in Wakefield, Wakefield postcode town, within Yorkshire and The Humber, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WF9 |
| Ward | South Elmsall and South Kirkby |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | South Kirkby |
| 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 | South Elmsall and South Kirkby |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Hemsworth |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 6509 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood / Comfortable neighbourhoods / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Hilltop Estate(0.83 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Prospect Terrace(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Moorthorpe(0.75 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(42.19 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kirkby AcademyPrimary, Good | 7-11 | WF9 3DP (0.46 mi) | Details |
| South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-7 | WF9 3EA (0.58 mi) | Details |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, MoorthorpePrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF9 2BP (0.89 mi) | Details |
| Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion ResourcePrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF9 2BL (0.91 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is LANGTHWAITE SURGERY(0.60 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| langthwaite surgeryActivechurch view health centre, langthwaite rd,sth kirkby, pontefract, west yorkshire | 01977644850 | WF9 3AP |
| park green surgeryActivechurch view health centre, langthwaite rd,sth kirkby, pontefract, west yorkshire | 01977642251 | WF9 3AP |
The population of WF93LU is 194 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1531), Between 45 to 54 (947), and Between 25 to 34 (944).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 164 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 26.
Regarding education, 67 adults have No qualifications, while 24 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (360), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (296).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (107), followed by No religion (72).
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 (44) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (26), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (23).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (646), and 334 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2046) and European Union EU-8 (75).