34,490TOTAL POPULATION
13,100HOUSEHOLDS
9.9%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£29,640AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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WF12 POSTCODE REGION

Wakefield (WF12)

The WF12 postcode area is located in the Wakefield postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1022 individual postcodes.

There are 37 electoral wards in the WF12 postcode area, including Batley, Castleford, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike, Knottingley, Liversedge, Mirfield, Normanton, Ossett, Pontefract, Wakefield which come under the local authority of the Kirklees Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 15% of people in WF12 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 WF12 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


WF12 postcode is located within the West Yorkshire Metropolitan district and is included in the Wakefield post town. The postcode covers the areas of Batley Carr, Carlinghow, Chickenley, Crackenedge, Cross Bank, Dewsbury Moor, Earlsheaton, Eastborough, East Bierley, Hunsworth, Monckton, Millbridge, Northorpe, Roberttown, Scholes, Shaw Cross, Soothill, Staincliffe and Westtown.

The electorate is mainly residential and is made up of urban suburbs. As with many postcodes in the area, crime rates are slightly higher than the national average.

The postcode is associated with the Batley and Spen parliamentary constituency which is represented by Tracy Brabin, who is a member of the Labour Party.

In terms of education, there are a number of secondary schools in the area, including Dewsbury Arts Studio, Dewsbury Sports College, and Earlsheaton Technology College. Primary schools include Northorpe Primary School, Roberttown Community Primary School, Shaw Cross Primary School and Soothill Primary School.

Several places of worship cater to the diverse range of faiths in the area, including three Christian churches, a Sikh Gurdwara, and a Hindu temple.

Transport links in the area are largely provided by bus, with key destinations located in nearby cities as well as train services from Dewsbury station and Batley station.

Eating and entertainment options in the WF12 postcode include takeaway restaurants, cafes, pubs, outdoor spaces such as parks and a nearby golf course. Local shopping options include supermarkets and specialists shops selling items from electronics to flowers and corner shops.

The nearby Dewsbury Leisure Centre provides a range of fitness and health activities, including swimming pools, gyms and spa facilities. Additionally, Dewsbury Aquadrome is nearby, providing a variety of water activities such as sailing and kayaking.

The postcode is home to a number of historic landmarks, including the Grade II listed Dewsbury Town Hall, built in 1884, and the Grade II listed Batley Town Hall, which was built in 1876.

Finally, recreational activities in WF12 postcode include a range of sports clubs such as cricket, football and bowls teams.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83%WORKING
  • 17%UNEMPLOYED

17% of people in WF12 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 34%DE

According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 74%WHITE
  • 26%NON-WHITE

74% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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WF12West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

The county of West Yorkshire

WF12 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.

West Yorkshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeWF12
Postal TownWakefield
MSOA NameKirklees 024
LSOA NameKirklees 024D
CountyWest Yorkshire
RegionWest Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityKirklees
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

WF12 Electoral Wards

The postal region of WF12, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Batley
Batley Carr
Beggarington Hill
Birstall Smithies
Boothroyd
Calder and Hebble Navigation
Carlinghow
Chickenley
Chidswell
Clerk Green
Combs
Kirklees
Crackenedge
Dewsbury
Dewsbury Moor
Earlsheaton
Fox Royd
Gawthorpe
Hanging Heaton
Healey
Healey
Wakefield
Heckmondwike
Lower Soothill
Mount Pleasant
Northorpe
Ossett Street Side
Overthorpe
Ravensthorpe
Savile Town
Staincliffe
Thornhill
Thornhill Lees
Upper Batley
Upper Green
Westfield
White Lee
Woodkirk
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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