62POPULATION
2%UNEMPLOYED
64%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
38%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of WF2 6SP belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WF2 6SP 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 6SP from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 83%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 12% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 48.4%Male
  • 51.6%Female

From the last census, 48.4% of people in WF26SP male, and 51.6% female. Women outnumber men in Wakefield South.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 38%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 15%DE

According to census records, 38% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 20%SINGLE
  • 64%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WF2 6SP is 20%. Single and 'other' people is 80%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93.8%WORKING
  • 2%UNEMPLOYED

2% 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

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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 6SP

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 WF2 6SP

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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WF26SP Postcode Breakdown

WFAREA2DISTRICT6SECTORSPUNIT
Full PostcodeWF2 6SP
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

WF26SP Postal District

Compass Postal District

WF2 6SP 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 6SP.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Hill Top0.6 miles S
Notton2.9 miles S
Woolley3 miles S
Ryhill3.1 miles E
Crofton3.3 miles E
Bretton3.3 miles W
Ossett3.4 miles NW
Royston3.4 miles SE
Haigh3.6 miles SW
Wakefield4.1 miles N
Darton4.3 miles SW
Fitzwilliam4.7 miles E
Shafton5.2 miles SE
Clayton West5.7 miles W
Emley5.9 miles W
London159 miles SE
Glasgow185 miles NW
Edinburgh173 miles NW
Cardiff165 miles SW
Liverpool64 miles W
Southampton189 miles S
Saint Ives195 miles S

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