The postcode WF1 2DQ is located in Wakefield, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WF1 2DQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WF1 2DQ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WF1 2DQ as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.
The closest road name to WF1 2DQ is Margaret Street which is centered 40 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Wentworth Street Girls High School and is 149 m away. The closest railway station is Wakefield Westgate Rail Station, 384 m away.
The closest primary school to WF1 2DQ (for ages 11 and under) is Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 14, 2018.
The local pub for residents of WF1 2DQ is Rosebud Inn and is 6.27 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on May 19, 2015. The nearest takeaway food is available from Paradise Indian Takeaway and is 6.19 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on May 22, 2019.
Policing for WF1 2DQ is covered by the West Yorkshire police force association and Wakefield District is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WF1 2DQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WF1 2DQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WF1 2DQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WF1 2DQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Grammar Pre-Prepatory School | Independent school | 3-7 | 99 m | |
| Wakefield Girls' High School | Independent school | 7-18 | 135 m | |
| Heart of Yorkshire Education Group | College | 16-99 | Good (December 7, 2018) | 171 m |
| Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 14, 2018) | 332 m |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School | Independent school | 7-18 | 332 m | |
| CAPA College | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (January 27, 2022) | 601 m |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 888 m |
| Wakefield Lawefield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 27, 2019) | 943 m |
| Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 1.11 km |
| Wakefield Greenhill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Serious Weaknesses (October 15, 2021) | 1.18 km |
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 8, 2019) | 1.26 km |
| Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 1.4 km |
| Newton Hill Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2019) | 1.45 km |
| Ivy Lane School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 1.54 km |
| Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill | Academy | 3-11 | 1.63 km | |
| Meadowcroft School | Special school | 5-19 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 1.65 km |
| St Michael's CofE Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (December 14, 2016) | 1.68 km |
| Silcoates School | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.87 km | |
| Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 28, 2018) | 1.9 km |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral | Academy | 11-16 | 1.91 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF1 2DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solaire Blinds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 19, 2013 | 5.98 km | |
| Spinners Fisheries, Spinners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 5.98 km | |
| Swithens Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 6, 2019 | 6.15 km | |
| Paradise Indian Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 22, 2019 | 6.19 km | |
| Cafe Revive | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2016 | 6.19 km | |
| Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2019 | 6.22 km | |
| Huntsman Leisure Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 28, 2019 | 6.22 km | |
| Rosebud Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 19, 2015 | 6.27 km | |
| Best - One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 23, 2021 | 6.33 km | |
| Chickenley Food Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2013 | 6.33 km | |
| Stew's Brews | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2022 | 6.33 km | |
| Falconers Rest | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 15, 2016 | 6.37 km | |
| Grill & Chill | Awaiting Inspection | 6.37 km | |
| Sizzling Wok | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 6.37 km | |
| Zahras Kitchen And Donut Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2021 | 6.37 km | |
| Royds School Food Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2019 | 6.38 km | |
| Lee Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 6.38 km | |
| Chickenley and Earlsheaton Childrens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 25, 2014 | 6.41 km | |
| Chickenley Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2019 | 6.41 km | |
| Food Bank | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2020 | 6.41 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF1 2DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Wentworth Street Girls High School | 149 m | |
| Wentworth St North Road Ter | 168 m | |
| Wentworth Street St Johns North | 208 m | |
| Northgate Albion Street | 287 m | |
| Leeds Road St Johns North | 311 m | |
| Wakefield Westgate Rail Station | 384 m | |
| Wakefield Kirkgate Rail Station | 1.39 km | |
| Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station | 3.02 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF1 2DQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Park Hill | 1.6 km | |
| Snow Hill | 1.68 km | |
| Old Cut | 1.8 km | |
| Stennard Island | 1.81 km | |
| Fall Ings Cut | 1.95 km | |
| Robin Hood Hill | 2.47 km | |
| Calder Island | 2.56 km | |
| Old Hall Wood | 2.61 km | |
| Quarry Hill | 2.67 km | |
| Low Wood | 2.77 km | |
| Thornes Cut | 2.84 km | |
| Lindale Hill | 2.85 km | |
| The Half Moon | 2.88 km | |
| Bob | 2.89 km | |
| Round Wood | 3.09 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.68679800 |
| Longitude | -1.50549400 |
| OS Easting | 432756 |
| OS Northing | 0421261 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wakefield |
| Electoral Ward | Wakefield North |
| Local Authority District | Wakefield |
| Region / Government Office Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| European Electoral Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Leeds City Region Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | West Yorkshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000036 |
| Travel To Work Area | Wakefield and Castleford |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Wakefield District |
| Cancer Alliance | West Yorkshire and Harrogate |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
West Yorkshire and Harrogate (Health and Care Partnership) |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Wakefield CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Yorkshire BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Wakefield BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33012628 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wakefield 019 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wakefield 019B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A3 |