wakefield WF8 Postcodes

Wakefield (WF8)

The WF8 postcode area is located in the Wakefield postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1205 individual postcodes.

There are 32 electoral wards in the WF8 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, 17% of people in WF8 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 WF8 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The WF8 postcode is located in the Wakefield district, England. It is a postcode district encompassing Walton, Whitwood, and Fitzwilliam, and surrounding areas around the M62 motorway. The WF8 postcode district has a population of almost 18,000 and lies to the west of Wakefield city centre.

WF8 is a diverse and multi-cultural area with a growing population and vibrant community. Inside WF8 there is a range of businesses, employment opportunities and educational provision, and there is easy access to the cities of Leeds and Bradford, as well as the Peak District and Yorkshire Dales.

WF8 is home to a number of notable landmarks, including Walton Hall, the historic Walton Colliery and the Waterton Park Hotel. There are several smaller retail and leisure developments, and the region also features a network of local waterways and lakes, as well as nature trails and golf courses.

The area is served by two railway stations; Pontefract Monkhill (on the Dearne Valley Railway Line) and Pontefract Tanshelf (on the Wakefield Line). The region also has the advantages of good public transport links, including the M62 and M1 motorways, and a direct rail link to London.

WF8 is home to a variety of primary and secondary schools, such as Outwood Grange Academy, Wakefield City Academy, Chantry Academy, Ferham Primary School, Fitzwilliam Primary School, Wakefield Technical College, as well as plenty of further education opportunities.

The WF8 region is also profoundly shaped by its strong local history and culture, with some major landmarks within walking distance of each other, such as the Cut Syke complex on the east side of the city, the National Coal Mining Museum, the restored Hall at Bretton Park and the Grade I listed Walton Hall.

TheWF8 postcode district is a thriving and diverse area, situated in a convenient spot between some major UK cities. It is full of fascinating history and culture, has excellent transport links and a fantastic range of educational and leisure opportunities alike.

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