wakefield WF2 Postcodes
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Wakefield (WF2)
The WF2 postcode area is located in the Wakefield postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1554 individual postcodes.
There are 67 electoral wards in the WF2 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, 20% of people in WF2 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 WF2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
WF2 is a postcode area in the Wakefield district of West Yorkshire, England. It includes Wakefield itself, Featherstone, Castleford, Pontefract, Altofts, Normanton, Ossett and surrounding villages.
WF2 postcode covers an area of approximately 260 square kilometres of parts of both East and West Yorkshire. It is the most populous area in Wakefield, with over 140,000 people living in the area. WF2 also contains two of the largest towns in the region, which are Wakefield and Castleford.
WF2 is served by Wakefield, Pontefract, Featherstone, Castleford and Normanton railway stations, as well as several major roads.
The postcode is shared by the Leeds City Region's West Yorkshire Combined Authority, meaning that residents benefit from a range of local services and transport links designed to promote economic growth. It is also home to Wakefield College, a further education college, and there are over 400 businesses located in the area.
WF2 has some of the best attractions in the region; Wakefield is a vibrant and diverse city, with museums, art galleries, theatres, shopping districts and more. Castleford has a historic market, along with a variety of businesses and attractions. Pontefract is home to two world-famous Yorkshire pubs, and is famous for its liquorice confectionery.
The area is home to a range of quality schools and nurseries, with a number of ‘Outstanding' Ofsted ratings. Meanwhile, Featherstone, Altofts and Normanton are smaller, more rural areas which are popular with commuters looking for homes and villages with excellent transport links.
The area also benefits from a number of green spaces, including the nearby Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield Country Park, the Trans Pennine Trail and the vast St. Helen's Wood.
In addition, WF2 is home to many sporting facilities including a football stadium, ice rink, indoor and outdoor football pitches, cricket grounds and swimming baths. There are also plenty of leisure centres, golf courses, and public parks to enjoy.
Demographics
West Yorkshire
WF2 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 | WF2 |
| Postal Town | Wakefield |
| MSOA Name | Wakefield 022 |
| LSOA Name | Wakefield 022E |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Region | West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
WF2 Electoral Wards
The postal region of WF2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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ZM, Wakefield
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
An amazing area to live in. Have lived here for nearly a year. It's super quiet. Lots of families and kids about. Schools both primary and secondary are really good. People are friendly and local shops and nice restaurants are round the corner.
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.