wakefield WF5 Postcodes

Wakefield (WF5)

The WF5 postcode area is located in the Wakefield postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 821 individual postcodes.

There are 11 electoral wards in the WF5 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, 17% of people in WF5 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 WF5 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The WF5 postcode, which covers the Wakefield district in the UK, is a district postcode and covers the areas of Altofts, Normanton, Streethouse, Stanley and Glasshoughton. It covers an area of 27.20 square miles and has a population of 27,418. It is a predominantly white area with 95.7% of the population being white British.

Altofts is a suburb of Normanton and is situated to the north of Wakefield. It has a population of around 6,200 and this is mainly comprised of families. There is a good mix of shops and amenities in the town, as well as good schools such as Altofts Junior and Infant School, plus a secondary school.

Normanton is a small town in the Wakefield Metropolitan district and is the main settlement in the postcode. It has a population of around 9,800 and also contains a good selection of shops, banks, cafe's and leisure facilities, as well as its own railway station. There are also some industrial premises and, historically, Normanton was an important centre for the production of cutlery and scissors.

Streethouse is a village to the east of Wakefield and has a population of around 1,400. It is an ancient settlement and evidence suggests that it dates back to at least the 13th century. There are some noteworthy buildings here, such as Streethouse Hall and the former chapel.

Stanley is a small residential area to the south of Wakefield. It is mainly a rural area, with some fields and streams providing areas of green space. It also has its own railway station and a population of around 4,700.

Glasshoughton is an area in the district of the Castleford and is located just outside of Wakefield. It has a population of 5,000 and contains a shopping centre, a railway station, a leisure centre, and a park. It is also close to the Xscape Ski and Snowboard Centre, which provides an opportunity for skiing, snowboarding and other outdoor activities.

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