Postcode WF11 9AJ (Wakefield)

Map showing WF11 9AJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode WF11 9AJ is located in Wakefield, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1995 and is an active postcode. WF11 9AJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WF11 9AJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 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 WF11 9AJ as Hard-pressed living > Migration and churn > Hard-Pressed European Settlers.

The closest road name to WF11 9AJ is St Boltophs Close which is centered 15 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Town Hall and is 143 m away. The closest railway station is Knottingley Rail Station, 1.18 km away.

The closest primary school to WF11 9AJ (for ages 11 and under) is St Botolphs CE Academy. 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 WF11 9AJ is Rockware Sports And Social Club and is 236 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on May 8, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bella Pizza and is 320 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on May 5, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 49.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for WF11 9AJ is covered by the West Yorkshire police force association and Wakefield District is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WF11 9AJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WF11 9AJ, and the approximate distance away.

St Boltophs Close 15 m
Rope Walk 35 m
Hollingworth Lane 108 m
Primrose Hill 128 m
Longwoods Walk 128 m
Primrose Vale 147 m
Chapel Street 150 m
The Croft 198 m
Croftlands 206 m
Willow Road 214 m
Garden Lane 226 m
Tithe Barn Road 239 m
Banks Garth 248 m
Croft Avenue 258 m
Aire Street 282 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WF11 9AJ

Introduction January 1995
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WF11 9AJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Botolphs CE Academy 145 m
De Lacy Academy Good
(January 25, 2017)
547 m
England Lane Academy Good
(March 14, 2019)
547 m
The Vale Primary Academy Outstanding
(May 9, 2013)
1.25 km
Simpson's Lane Academy Good
(December 12, 2019)
1.54 km
Willow Green Academy Good
(March 7, 2018)
2.4 km
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy Good
(May 10, 2018)
2.45 km
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Good
(September 12, 2017)
3.66 km
Cherry Tree Academy Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
3.66 km
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School Good
(November 8, 2019)
3.67 km
Burton Salmon Community Primary School Good
(February 28, 2017)
3.73 km
Darrington Church of England Primary School Good
(November 20, 2019)
3.93 km
De Lacy Primary School Requires improvement
(January 31, 2020)
4.03 km
High Well School Good
(May 4, 2017)
4.2 km
Airedale Academy Good
(September 27, 2017)
4.7 km
St Giles C of E Academy Good
(March 5, 2020)
4.74 km
Fairburn Community Primary School Outstanding
(February 13, 2015)
4.79 km
Oyster Park Primary Academy Requires improvement
(October 9, 2019)
4.9 km
Castleford Townville Infants' School Requires improvement
(April 25, 2019)
4.92 km
Airedale Infant School Good
(November 6, 2019)
4.92 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF11 9AJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Manse Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2021
54 m
Knottingley Town Hall Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 10, 2014
130 m
ISS Facilities Services School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 9, 2019
145 m
The Rivers Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
207 m
Church Cafe @ Knottingley Community Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 23, 2022
219 m
Knottingley Food Bank Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 10, 2015
219 m
Crafted Creations Retailers - other Exempt
March 9, 2021
225 m
Rockware Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
May 8, 2019
236 m
Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
May 5, 2021
320 m
Hong Kong Express Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
June 16, 2021
320 m
Ibby's Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
October 25, 2018
320 m
Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
320 m
Racca Green Fisheries / Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 17, 2021
320 m
Racca Green News Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 8, 2014
320 m
Sainsburys Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
January 4, 2018
320 m
Tasty Spot Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
April 17, 2019
320 m
Temptations Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
320 m
The New Huscrofts Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 13, 2022
320 m
The Steam Packet Inn Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 6, 2018
320 m
Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 12, 2021
332 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF11 9AJ - Data from Apr 2022

Town Hall Bus Stop/Station 143 m
The Croft Chapel Street Bus Stop/Station 162 m
The Croft Chapel Street Bus Stop/Station 175 m
Town Hall Bus Stop/Station 221 m
The Croft Willow Road Bus Stop/Station 221 m
Knottingley Rail Station Rail 1.18 km
Pontefract Monkhill Rail Station Rail 4.26 km
Pontefract Baghill Rail Station Rail 4.52 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF11 9AJ - Data from Dec 2021

Little River Inland Water 403 m
Bank Dole Junction Inland Water 705 m
Willow Island Island 775 m
Bank Dole Cut Inland Water 871 m
Bank Dole Reach Inland Water 929 m
Bank Dole Inland Water 936 m
Brotherton Marsh Wetland 943 m
Gascoigne Hill Reach Inland Water 1.2 km
Smeathalls Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Willow Garths Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Wall Close Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
New Whin Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
King's Standard Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.82 km
Sutton Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Ravencroft Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for WF11 9AJ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 44.6 Mbps 49.5 Mbps 79.88 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 11 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 18.5 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 65.1 16
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

20 meters consuming 142,513 kWh - mean 7,126 kWh : median 6,712 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

20 meters consuming 43,509 kWh - mean 2,175 kWh : median 1,759 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for WF11 9AJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County West Yorkshire
Latitude 53.70934800
Longitude -1.24181200
OS Easting 450143
OS Northing 0423925
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5749
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Yorkshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford
Electoral Ward Knottingley
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000036
Travel To Work Area Wakefield and Castleford

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Hard-pressed living
Group: Migration and churn
Subgroup: Hard-Pressed European Settlers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Pontefract BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Knottingley BUASD
Workplace Zone E33012586
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Wakefield 010
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Wakefield 010B
Output Area / Small Area 8D3