37POPULATION
2.1%UNEMPLOYED
61%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
24%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsWF2 9TH

What social class do the population of WF2 9TH belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WF2 9TH 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 9TH from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 22%Children
  • 78%Adults

22% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 45.9%Male
  • 54.1%Female

From the last census, 45.9% of people in WF29TH male, and 54.1% female. Women outnumber men in Wakefield North.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 24%AB
  • 59%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 23%SINGLE
  • 61%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WF2 9TH is 23%. Single and 'other' people is 78%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.6%WORKING
  • 2.1%UNEMPLOYED

2.1% 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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WF2 9TH Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near WF2 9TH

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WF2 9TH

Events

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What's on near WF2 9TH

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near WF2 9TH

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

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in WF2 9TH

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in WF2 9TH

Libraries

Libraries

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WF29TH Postcode Breakdown

WFAREA2DISTRICT9SECTORTHUNIT
Full PostcodeWF2 9TH
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

WF29TH Postal District

Compass Postal District

WF2 9TH 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 9TH.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Ossett1.9 miles SW
Wakefield2.3 miles E
Robin Hood3.2 miles N
Dewsbury3.4 miles W
Batley3.4 miles W
Lofthouse3.5 miles NE
Morley3.7 miles NW
Hill Top4 miles SE
Rothwell4.8 miles NE
Bretton5.1 miles S
Heckmondwike5.4 miles W
Crofton5.5 miles E
Woodlesford5.6 miles NE
Birstall5.6 miles NW
Haigh6.1 miles S
London163 miles SE
Glasgow182 miles NW
Edinburgh169 miles NW
Cardiff167 miles SW
Liverpool63 miles W
Southampton193 miles S
Saint Ives198 miles S

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