143POPULATION
10.1%UNEMPLOYED
43%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of WF1 5DN belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WF1 5DN 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 WF1 5DN from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 22%Children
  • 79%Adults

22% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 51.7%Male
  • 48.3%Female

From the last census, 51.7% of people in WF15DN male, and 48.3% female. Men outnumber women in Wakefield East.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 34%DE

According to census records, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 37%SINGLE
  • 43%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WF1 5DN is 37%. Single and 'other' people is 63%.

ETHNICITY

  • 76%WHITE
  • 26%NON-WHITE

76% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83.2%WORKING
  • 10.1%UNEMPLOYED

10.1% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

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

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WF1 5DN

Events

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Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near WF1 5DN

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in WF1 5DN

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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WF15DN Postcode Breakdown

WFAREA1DISTRICT5SECTORDNUNIT
Full PostcodeWF1 5DN
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownWakefield
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyWest Yorkshire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

WF15DN Postal District

Compass Postal District

WF1 5DN 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 WF1 5DN.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Wakefield1.7 miles N
Hill Top2.9 miles S
Ossett3.2 miles W
Crofton3.5 miles E
Lofthouse4 miles N
Robin Hood4.2 miles N
Ryhill4.7 miles SE
Bretton5.1 miles SW
Rothwell5.2 miles N
Notton5.2 miles S
Fitzwilliam5.2 miles E
Featherstone5.3 miles E
Woolley5.3 miles S
Woodlesford5.4 miles N
Royston5.5 miles SE
London162 miles SE
Glasgow184 miles NW
Edinburgh171 miles NW
Cardiff167 miles SW
Liverpool65 miles W
Southampton192 miles S
Saint Ives197 miles S

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