82POPULATION
12.6%UNEMPLOYED
28%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
19%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsWF1 9SH

What social class do the population of WF1 9SH belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WF1 9SH 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 9SH from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 14%Children
  • 86%Adults

14% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in WF19SH male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Wakefield North.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 19%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 29%DE

According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 44%SINGLE
  • 28%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WF1 9SH is 44%. Single and 'other' people is 56%.

ETHNICITY

  • 77%WHITE
  • 24%NON-WHITE

77% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 82.1%WORKING
  • 12.6%UNEMPLOYED

12.6% 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

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WF1 9SH

Events

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Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near WF1 9SH

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in WF1 9SH

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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WF19SH Postcode Breakdown

WFAREA1DISTRICT9SECTORSHUNIT
Full PostcodeWF1 9SH
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

WF19SH Postal District

Compass Postal District

WF1 9SH 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 9SH.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Wakefield1.3 miles NE
Ossett2.9 miles W
Lofthouse3.4 miles N
Robin Hood3.4 miles N
Hill Top3.5 miles S
Crofton4.2 miles E
Rothwell4.6 miles N
Morley4.7 miles NW
Dewsbury4.8 miles W
Batley4.8 miles W
Woodlesford5 miles NE
Bretton5.4 miles SW
Ryhill5.5 miles SE
Featherstone5.7 miles E
Woolley5.8 miles S
London162 miles SE
Glasgow183 miles NW
Edinburgh170 miles NW
Cardiff168 miles SW
Liverpool64 miles W
Southampton192 miles S
Saint Ives197 miles S

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