The postcode WF10 2QS is located in Wakefield, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in February 2012 and is an active postcode. WF10 2QS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WF10 2QS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.2 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 WF10 2QS as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious hardship.
The closest road name to WF10 2QS is Park Dale which is centered 22 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Fryston Road Park Dale and is 103 m away. The closest railway station is Castleford Rail Station, 2.83 km away.
The closest primary school to WF10 2QS (for ages 11 and under) is Oyster Park Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on October 9, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Airedale Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on September 27, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of WF10 2QS is Fryston Welfare Social Club and is 562 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 30, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bake 'N' Sarnie and is 587 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on July 16, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 47.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WF10 2QS 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 WF10 2QS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WF10 2QS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WF10 2QS
| Introduction | February 2012 |
| 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 WF10 2QS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster Park Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 9, 2019) | 502 m |
| Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 611 m |
| Airedale Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 27, 2017) | 1.21 km |
| Castleford Townville Infants' School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Requires improvement (April 25, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| Airedale Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| Airedale Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (December 7, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 2.22 km |
| Castleford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 10, 2019) | 2.22 km |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy | Academy | 3-7 | 2.23 km | |
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (April 25, 2019) | 2.32 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 2.32 km |
| Fairburn Community Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (February 13, 2015) | 2.42 km |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 2.97 km |
| Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 3.04 km |
| Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 20, 2018) | 3.14 km |
| Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2019) | 3.22 km |
| Half Acres Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 8, 2020) | 3.26 km |
| Willow Green Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 3.29 km |
| Burton Salmon Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 3.81 km |
| St Giles C of E Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 5, 2020) | 3.85 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF10 2QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairburn Mews | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2016 | 350 m | |
| Fairburn Vale | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 350 m | |
| Northern Ambition Academies Trust | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2018 | 502 m | |
| Bright Sparks Childcare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2021 | 513 m | |
| Fryston Welfare Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2018 | 562 m | |
| The Secretary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2017 | 562 m | |
| Bake 'N' Sarnie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 16, 2021 | 587 m | |
| Fishy Dish Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2020 | 587 m | |
| Phelans | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2019 | 587 m | |
| Borrowdale Fisheries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2019 | 667 m | |
| Jill And Andy's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2016 | 667 m | |
| JJ's Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 6, 2021 | 745 m | |
| Zee's Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 24, 2022 | 745 m | |
| Fairfield Close Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2018 | 762 m | |
| Fairfield Money Save | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2017 | 762 m | |
| Reggae Rock Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 21, 2021 | 762 m | |
| Bowling Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2014 | 790 m | |
| Dolce Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 22, 2019 | 797 m | |
| Airedale Methodist Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2021 | 832 m | |
| Sunnybank | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2016 | 832 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF10 2QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Fryston Road Park Dale | 103 m | |
| Fryston Road Park Dale | 119 m | |
| Fryston Road Wheldon Rd | 235 m | |
| Fryston Road Wheldon Rd | 236 m | |
| Dunderdale Crescent Hadrian Close | 242 m | |
| Castleford Rail Station | 2.83 km | |
| Castleford Rail Station | 2.86 km | |
| Glasshoughton Rail Station | 3.11 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF10 2QS - Data from Dec 2021
| Well Wood | 409 m | |
| Wheldale Basin | 1.28 km | |
| Whin Covert | 1.28 km | |
| Park Plantation | 1.28 km | |
| Heald Wood | 1.41 km | |
| Toll Hill | 1.72 km | |
| Fairburn Cut | 1.83 km | |
| Newfield Plantation | 1.86 km | |
| Haugh Hill Plantation | 1.87 km | |
| Endless Flat Plantation | 2.02 km | |
| Caudlehill Wood | 2.15 km | |
| Holywell Wood | 2.23 km | |
| Caudle Hill Plantation | 2.27 km | |
| Ash and Dust Settling Ponds | 2.27 km | |
| Fairy Hill | 2.31 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WF10 2QS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 47.2 Mbps | 47.2 Mbps | 60.86 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 11.1 Mbps | 14.75 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | 47.2 | 11.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for WF10 2QS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.73201000 |
| Longitude | -1.31383100 |
| OS Easting | 445365 |
| OS Northing | 0426398 |
| 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 | Airedale and Ferry Fryston |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious hardship |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Castleford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Castleford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33012548 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wakefield 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wakefield 001E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A2 |