The postcode WF1 5SW is located in Wakefield, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WF1 5SW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WF1 5SW is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1 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 5SW as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to WF1 5SW is Black Road which is centered 424 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Black Road Horse Race End and is 259 m away. The closest railway station is Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station, 1.98 km away.
The closest primary school to WF1 5SW (for ages 11 and under) is Sandal Magna Community Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 16, 2017.
The local pub for residents of WF1 5SW is New Wheatsheaf and is 6.25 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 5, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from 42 The Bakehouse and is 6.45 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 5, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for WF1 5SW 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 5SW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WF1 5SW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WF1 5SW
| 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 5SW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandal Magna Community Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 1.8 km |
| Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 20, 2018) | 2.06 km |
| Outwood Academy City Fields | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (March 15, 2013) | 2.12 km |
| Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 2.16 km |
| St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 1, 2017) | 2.21 km |
| Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill | Academy | 3-11 | 2.23 km | |
| Wakefield Greenhill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Serious Weaknesses (October 15, 2021) | 2.48 km |
| Ivy Lane School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 2.53 km |
| Crofton Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (September 19, 2019) | 2.59 km |
| Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 17, 2019) | 2.69 km |
| Crofton Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 10, 2018) | 2.7 km |
| Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 2.72 km |
| Crofton Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (November 13, 2018) | 2.78 km |
| Walton Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 2.8 km |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 2.8 km |
| Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 2.87 km |
| Sharlston Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 30, 2019) | 3 km |
| Newlands Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 19, 2019) | 3.1 km |
| CAPA College | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (January 27, 2022) | 3.15 km |
| Meadowcroft School | Special school | 5-19 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 3.2 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF1 5SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash And Carry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2019 | 6.04 km | |
| Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2018 | 6.04 km | |
| Whitwood Cafe Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 17, 2021 | 6.04 km | |
| Baxterstorey | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 2, 2019 | 6.1 km | |
| New Wheatsheaf | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2017 | 6.25 km | |
| Whitwood Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 19, 2019 | 6.25 km | |
| Hotel Castleford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 25, 2019 | 6.3 km | |
| Prince William | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 20, 2019 | 6.3 km | |
| Malcolm Logistics | Exempt | 6.43 km | |
| Hillside Private Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2021 | 6.45 km | |
| The Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 9, 2018 | 6.45 km | |
| 42 The Bakehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2019 | 6.45 km | |
| The Rising Sun | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 23, 2018 | 6.45 km | |
| Twisted Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2019 | 6.45 km | |
| Whitwood Fisheries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2018 | 6.53 km | |
| Cocktail Picker | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2019 | 6.56 km | |
| Yoohoo! Drinks | Awaiting Inspection | 6.56 km | |
| GB Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2021 | 6.59 km | |
| Taz Convenience Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2019 | 6.59 km | |
| Castleford Rugby Union Fc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 20, 2018 | 6.61 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF1 5SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Black Road Horse Race End | 259 m | |
| Black Road Horse Race End | 271 m | |
| Kirkthorpe Ln Almshouse Lane | 471 m | |
| Kirkthorpe Ln Almshouse Lane | 477 m | |
| Black Road Kirkthorpe Ln | 570 m | |
| Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station | 1.98 km | |
| Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station | 2.03 km | |
| Wakefield Kirkgate Rail Station | 2.23 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF1 5SW - Data from Dec 2021
| Long Walk Plantation | 428 m | |
| Black Hill | 467 m | |
| Gled Hill | 741 m | |
| Bracken Hill | 911 m | |
| Oakenshaw Wood | 936 m | |
| Old Hall Wood | 938 m | |
| Low Wood | 1.04 km | |
| Peashill Plantation | 1.08 km | |
| Peas Hill | 1.1 km | |
| Willow Garth | 1.15 km | |
| The Half Moon | 1.18 km | |
| Gravel Ash | 1.36 km | |
| Plump Hill | 1.59 km | |
| Marshall Hill | 1.66 km | |
| Brand Hill | 1.7 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WF1 5SW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.67314300 |
| Longitude | -1.45691000 |
| OS Easting | 435976 |
| OS Northing | 0419767 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford |
| Electoral Ward | Normanton |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33012613 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wakefield 016 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wakefield 016C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |