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15.1%UNEMPLOYED
48%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
22%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of WF12 0WS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WF12 0WS in Wakefield, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about WF12 0WS from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 24%Children
  • 77%Adults

24% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in WF120WS male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Dewsbury West.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 31%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 33%SINGLE
  • 48%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WF12 0WS is 33%. Single and 'other' people is 67%.

ETHNICITY

  • 52%WHITE
  • 45%NON-WHITE

52% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 75.9%WORKING
  • 15.1%UNEMPLOYED

15.1% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

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Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near WF12 0WS

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in WF12 0WS

Post Offices

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Libraries

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WF120WS Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeWF12 0WS
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownWakefield
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyWest Yorkshire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

WF120WS Postal District

Compass Postal District

WF12 0WS postcode is located in the postal town of Wakefield. Wakefield postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode WF12 0WS.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Heckmondwike1 miles W
Dewsbury1.1 miles E
Batley1.1 miles E
Birstall2.3 miles N
Liversedge2.4 miles W
Robert Town2.6 miles W
Mirfield2.9 miles SW
Cleckheaton3.2 miles W
Morley3.3 miles NE
Ossett3.9 miles E
Kirkheaton5.1 miles SW
Wyke5.6 miles W
Robin Hood5.6 miles E
Brighouse5.8 miles W
Flockton5.8 miles S
London166 miles SE
Glasgow179 miles NW
Edinburgh167 miles NW
Cardiff166 miles SW
Liverpool59 miles W
Southampton194 miles S
Saint Ives198 miles S

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