43,092TOTAL POPULATION
18,373HOUSEHOLDS
4.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£38,480AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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WF4 POSTCODE REGION

Wakefield (WF4)

The WF4 postcode area is located in the Wakefield postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1493 individual postcodes.

There are 103 electoral wards in the WF4 postcode area, including Batley, Castleford, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike, Knottingley, Liversedge, Mirfield, Normanton, Ossett, Pontefract, Wakefield which come under the local authority of the Wakefield Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 21% of people in WF4 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 WF4 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


WF4 is a postcode that covers a number of smaller postal districts in the Wakefield area of West Yorkshire. It covers several different areas of Wakefield including Altofts, Sandal, and Wrenthorpe.

Located in a highly populated area, WF4 has a number of local amenities. It features many shops, restaurants, cafes, and other services. Public transport is also readily available, with both Wakefield Westgate and Outwood train stations within a short distance. Major motorways and ring roads are also nearby, making commuting to nearby cities like Leeds, Bradford, and Sheffield convenient.

The area is served by a number of local education establishments including schools, sixth form, and a college. Sites such as Wakefield College and Kettlethorpe High School form part of the local community. Furthermore, Wakefield is home to two universities, the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett, both of which are around a 20-minute drive from the WF4 postcode.

In regards to housing, the postcode area covers a range of property types including detached and semi-detached homes, terraced houses, and apartments. There are also a selection of new-build homes available which are mainly situated on the outskirts of the Wakefield district.

Outdoor spaces can be found in abundance around the postcode. Nearby is Outwood Memorial Park, an 11-acre park which features many play areas and a lake. The area also has many woodlands and nature reserves, which provide a haven for wildlife and plenty of outdoor space for residents to enjoy.

Sports and leisure facilities are also plentiful within the WF4 postcode. It is home to a number of gyms, health clubs, golf courses, and sports fields. The nearby Bretton Hall Sports Centre is a major draw for locals, offering various sports courts and a 25-metre swimming pool.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in WF4 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 21%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 25%DE

According to census records, 21% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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WF4West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

The county of West Yorkshire

WF4 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.

West Yorkshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeWF4
Postal TownWakefield
MSOA NameWakefield 032
LSOA NameWakefield 032C
CountyWest Yorkshire
RegionWest Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWakefield
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

WF4 Electoral Wards

The postal region of WF4, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Ackton
Ackworth Moor Top
Agbrigg
Alverthorpe
Belle Vue
Boothroyd
Brakenhill
Briestfield
Calder
Calder and Hebble Navigation
Calder Grove
Chapelthorpe
Chickenley
Cold Hiendley
Combs
Kirklees
Coxley
Crawshaw
Crigglestone
Crofton
Durkar
Earlsheaton
East Moor
Emley
Featherstone
Fitzwilliam
Flanshaw
Flockton
Flockton Green
Flockton Moor
Flushdyke
Foulby
Fox Royd
Goosehill
Grange Moor
Great Cliff
Hall Green
Havercroft
Healey
Wakefield
Heath Common
Hemsworth
Hessle
Hollingthorpe
Horbury
Horbury Bridge
Horbury Junction
Kettlethorpe
Kinsley
Kirkthorpe
Lepton Edge
Lodge Hill
Lupset
Middlestown
Midgley
Milnthorpe
Netherton
New Crofton
Newmillerdam
New Sharlston
Newstead
Northorpe
Notton
Old Snydale
Osset Spa
Ossett
Ossett Street Side
Overthorpe
Overton
Overtown
Painthorpe
Pledwick
Portobello
Purston Jaglin
Ravensthorpe
Ryhill
Sandal
Sandal Magna
Savile Town
Sharlston
Sharlston Common
Shepherd Hill
Snydale
South Ossett
Strawberry Hill
Streethouse
Thorncliffe
Thornes
Thornhill
Thornhill Edge
Thornhill Lees
Upper Denby
Wakefield
Walton
Warmfield
West Bretton
West Hardwick
Whitley Lower
Windmill Hill
Wintersett
Wintersett Reservoir
Woolgreaves
Woolley
Wragby
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

Your views ofWF4

SW, Wakefield

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Beautiful semi-rural area. lots of woodland and beautiful lake Newmillerdam. The City centre has two shopping centres The Ridings and Trinity Walk . Lots of lovely resturaunts and Thornes Park with flower gardens and a duck pond.


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