wakefield WF3 Postcodes
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Wakefield (WF3)
The WF3 postcode area is located in the Wakefield postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1089 individual postcodes.
There are 35 electoral wards in the WF3 postcode area, including Batley, Castleford, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike, Knottingley, Liversedge, Mirfield, Normanton, Ossett, Pontefract, Wakefield which come under the local authority of the Leeds Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in WF3 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 WF3 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
WF3 is a postcode district in the Wakefield metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. It covers parts of Calder Grove, Hall Croft, Lofthouse, Outwood, Stanley, Stanley Ferry, and Thornes, as well as outlying villages including Ackworth Moor Top, Agbrigg, Badsworth, Cumberworth, Fairburn, Hemsworth, Hitchin Hill, Methley, Preistthorpe, Smithies, South Elmsall, and Streethouse.
It is the biggest postcode district in the Wakefield metropolitan borough, with an estimated population of over 35,000 people and an area of 57.73 square kilometres.
WF3 includes five wards: Wakefield East, Wakefield North, Wakefield Rural, Wakefield South, and Wakefield West. It is also bordered by the postcode district of LS25 (Leeds), WF2 (Wakefield), S62 (Barnsley), and WF4 (Wakefield).
WF3 has a diverse range of property, ranging from Victorian terraces and mid-Victorian properties in parts of Outwood and Stanley, to modern housing in new developments at Calder Grove and Hall Croft. It also includes numerous industrial estates, retail parks, business parks, and leisure facilities, making it an attractive district for businesses.
The area is well-connected, with the A1 motorway to the east and the M1 motorway to the south, and there are frequent bus routes heading into Wakefield town centre.
Education facilities in WF3 include Stanley School, Highfield Primary, Wakefield Moor Junior and Infant School, Lofthouse Gates Primary, Outwood Primary Academy, Methley Primary School, as well as St Wilfrid's Catholic High School and the Wakefield City Academy.
Recreational opportunities in the area include Lofthouse Country Park, Agbrigg Country Park, Rollright Stones, Newmillerdam Country Park, and Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Stadium.
There are a number of pubs and restaurants, including the Bay Horse Inn, the Masala Lounge, The Fat Badger, and the Smithies Arms. Shopping is also available at Lofthouse Retail Park, with retailers such as Wilkinson, Holland and Barrett, JD Sports, and TK Maxx.
WF3 is an area with a range of opportunities for businesses, residents, and visitors, making it a popular and vibrant area in the Wakefield area.
Demographics
West Yorkshire
WF3 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 | WF3 |
| Postal Town | Wakefield |
| MSOA Name | Leeds 108 |
| LSOA Name | Leeds 108A |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Region | West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
WF3 Electoral Wards
The postal region of WF3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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CB, wakefield
Sunday, August 18, 2019
It is a lovely area and close community. There is all shop's and
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.