wakefield WF13 Postcodes
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Wakefield (WF13)
The WF13 postcode area is located in the Wakefield postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1035 individual postcodes.
There are 11 electoral wards in the WF13 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, 12% of people in WF13 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 WF13 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
WF13 postcode is a postcode district located in the Wakefield district of West Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. It was created in 2001 and covers the Featherstone and Tempus areas of the Wakefield district. It is bordered to the east by the WF15 postcode, to the south by the WF10 postcode and to the west by the DN14 postcode.
WF13 postcode district is a largely residential area located just northwest of Wakefield city centre. The population of nearly 26,000 is almost equally divided between owner-occupiers and renters. The area is served by several primary schools, Featherstone Primary and St. Nicholas Primary, along with two secondary schools, Featherstone High School and Hemsworth Arts and Community Academy.
The area is also served by two local railway stations, Featherstone and Pontefract Baghill. This postcode district is also home to three main healthcare facilities: Featherstone Enterprise and Vocational Centre, Pontefract Hospital and Pinderfields Hospital.
The main high street in Featherstone, High Street, is a bustling one with excellent amenities and services available. The local shops range from supermarkets and chemists to clothing stores and electrical retailers. There are several pubs and restaurants and the area boasts several parks and green spaces.
The WF13 postcode is served by the A639 road which connects the major cities of Wakefield and Leeds, as well as the M62 motorway. Wakefield Bus Station is also located in this postcode district, providing transport for the local population.
In terms of leisure activities in WF13 postcode, there is an 18-hole golf course, a leisure centre with fitness, swimming, skiing and many other activities, a cinema, arcades and a bowling alley. The National Coal Mining Museum is also within the postcode.
Demographics
West Yorkshire
WF13 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 | WF13 |
| Postal Town | Wakefield |
| MSOA Name | Kirklees 017 |
| LSOA Name | Kirklees 017B |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Region | West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
WF13 Electoral Wards
The postal region of WF13, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Friday, April 12, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.