48POPULATION
2.8%UNEMPLOYED
50%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
15%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsWF6 2SE

What social class do the population of WF6 2SE belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WF6 2SE 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 WF6 2SE from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 84%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in WF62SE male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Altofts and Whitwood.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 62%C2/C2
  • 24%DE

According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 32%SINGLE
  • 50%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WF6 2SE is 32%. Single and 'other' people is 68%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.8%WORKING
  • 2.8%UNEMPLOYED

2.8% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in WF6 2SE, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

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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

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near WF6 2SE

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near WF6 2SE

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WF6 2SE

Events

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What's on near WF6 2SE

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near WF6 2SE

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 WF6 2SE

Banks

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Banks near WF6 2SE

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near WF6 2SE

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the WF6 2SE area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in WF6 2SE

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in WF6 2SE

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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WF62SE Postcode Breakdown

WFAREA6DISTRICT2SECTORSEUNIT
Full PostcodeWF6 2SE
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

WF62SE Postal District

Compass Postal District

WF6 2SE 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 WF6 2SE.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Wakefield1.9 miles W
Woodlesford2.9 miles N
Featherstone3 miles E
Lofthouse3.1 miles NW
Rothwell3.4 miles NW
Castleford3.7 miles E
Robin Hood3.7 miles W
Crofton4.1 miles S
Swillington4.1 miles N
Fitzwilliam5.6 miles SE
Garforth5.7 miles NE
Hill Top5.8 miles SW
Knostrop5.8 miles NW
Ackworth5.9 miles E
Pontefract5.9 miles E
London163 miles SE
Glasgow183 miles NW
Edinburgh169 miles NW
Cardiff170 miles SW
Liverpool67 miles W
Southampton194 miles S
Saint Ives199 miles S

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