wakefield WF7 Postcodes
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Wakefield (WF7)
The WF7 postcode area is located in the Wakefield postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 623 individual postcodes.
There are 30 electoral wards in the WF7 postcode area, including Batley, Castleford, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike, Knottingley, Liversedge, Mirfield, Normanton, Ossett, Pontefract, Wakefield which come under the local authority of the Wakefield Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 15% of people in WF7 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of WF7 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
WF7 is a postcode district in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It is part of the Wakefield post town and covers parts of the villages of Streethouse and Fitzwilliam. It has a population of around 6,500.
WF7 postcode shares borders with the LS25 postcode and the WF4 postcode area. The Sissons Estate, located in the area, falls under the WF4 postcode.
Streethouse is one of the largest towns in the WF7 postcode district with many amenities, including a post office, a petrol station, several pubs, and a large variety of shops offering groceries, DIY, and clothing. Fitzwilliam is home to many prestigious residences, including the Grade I listed Fitzwilliam Lodge.
Other amenities located in the WF7 postcode district include a cricket club, a rugby union club, the Streethouse Theatre, and several public parks. Wakefield Cathedral and the National Media Museum are also within easy reach of the WF7 area.
The area is served by regular buses to Wakefield City Centre, including the Dewsbury to Hemsworth ‘Nook' service. There is also access to the M62 motorway with junction 33 located nearby.
Maximum Wage; the living Wage for WF7 has been set at £9.40 as of April 2019, increasing from £8.50 the previous year. This goes hand in hand with higher levels of education and employment qualifications, to ensure that individuals living in the postcode district are able to access and maintain a higher quality of living through a decent wage.
The Houses of Parliament have placed WF7 as one of their '50 Most Deprived Areas' in England, with some of the lowest financial numbers. Combating the deprivation levels of this area requires a plan to bring economic and social benefits to the postcode district. Projects such as the Low Carbon Fitzwilliam residents' initiative have been set up to reduce household energy costs, supplement home insulation, and work towards the development of a local photovoltaic project.
WF7 is a unique postcode district with a variety of cultural and commercial amenities. With the need for further investment and development of the area, the postcode could become a vibrant and diverse community.
Demographics
West Yorkshire
WF7 is located in the county of West Yorkshire, in England.
West Yorkshire has a total population of 2,299,700, making it the 4th largest county in the UK.
West Yorkshire has a total area of 783 square miles, and a population density of 1133 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | WF7 |
| Postal Town | Wakefield |
| MSOA Name | Wakefield 027 |
| LSOA Name | Wakefield 027C |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Region | West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
WF7 Electoral Wards
The postal region of WF7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.