119POPULATION
8.9%UNEMPLOYED
40%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
9%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsWF2 9HF

What social class do the population of WF2 9HF belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WF2 9HF 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 WF2 9HF from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 80%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 49.6%Male
  • 50.4%Female

From the last census, 49.6% of people in WF29HF male, and 50.4% female. Women outnumber men in Wakefield North.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 9%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 41%DE

According to census records, 9% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 34%SINGLE
  • 40%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WF2 9HF is 34%. Single and 'other' people is 67%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 85.9%WORKING
  • 8.9%UNEMPLOYED

8.9% 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 WF2 9HF

Events

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Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near WF2 9HF

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 WF2 9HF

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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WF29HF Postcode Breakdown

WFAREA2DISTRICT9SECTORHFUNIT
Full PostcodeWF2 9HF
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

WF29HF Postal District

Compass Postal District

WF2 9HF 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 WF2 9HF.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Wakefield2 miles E
Ossett2.1 miles SW
Robin Hood3.2 miles N
Lofthouse3.4 miles NE
Dewsbury3.8 miles W
Batley3.8 miles W
Hill Top3.8 miles SE
Morley4 miles NW
Rothwell4.7 miles NE
Bretton5.1 miles SW
Crofton5.2 miles E
Woodlesford5.4 miles NE
Heckmondwike5.8 miles W
Birstall6 miles NW
Woolley6 miles S
London163 miles SE
Glasgow182 miles NW
Edinburgh169 miles NW
Cardiff167 miles SW
Liverpool63 miles W
Southampton193 miles S
Saint Ives198 miles S

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