85POPULATION
2.7%UNEMPLOYED
48%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of WF2 7SD belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WF2 7SD 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 7SD from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 85%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 11% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 44.7%Male
  • 55.3%Female

From the last census, 44.7% of people in WF27SD male, and 55.3% female. Women outnumber men in Wakefield West.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 27%DE

According to census records, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 28%SINGLE
  • 48%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WF2 7SD is 28%. Single and 'other' people is 72%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93.2%WORKING
  • 2.7%UNEMPLOYED

2.7% 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 WF2 7SD

Events

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Local 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 7SD

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 7SD

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

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WF27SD Postcode Breakdown

WFAREA2DISTRICT7SECTORSDUNIT
Full PostcodeWF2 7SD
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

WF27SD Postal District

Compass Postal District

WF2 7SD 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 7SD.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Wakefield2.3 miles NE
Hill Top2.5 miles S
Ossett2.6 miles W
Crofton3.8 miles E
Lofthouse4.4 miles N
Robin Hood4.4 miles N
Bretton4.5 miles SW
Ryhill4.7 miles SE
Woolley4.8 miles S
Notton4.9 miles S
Batley5.1 miles W
Dewsbury5.1 miles W
Haigh5.2 miles SW
Royston5.3 miles SE
Morley5.5 miles NW
London161 miles SE
Glasgow184 miles NW
Edinburgh171 miles NW
Cardiff167 miles SW
Liverpool64 miles W
Southampton191 miles S
Saint Ives196 miles S

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