The postcode WF2 0RS is located in Wakefield, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WF2 0RS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WF2 0RS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.8 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 WF2 0RS as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.
The closest road name to WF2 0RS is Hawthorne Close which is centered 65 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Brandy Carr Rd Hawthorn Close and is 51 m away. The closest railway station is Outwood Rail Station, 2.96 km away.
The closest primary school to WF2 0RS (for ages 11 and under) is Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on September 24, 2014. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Outwood Grange Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on February 9, 2012 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of WF2 0RS is Dewsbury Rugby League Football Club and is 3.48 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 22, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Huntsman Leisure Ltd and is 3.03 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on March 28, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 40.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.9 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 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WF2 0RS 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 WF2 0RS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WF2 0RS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WF2 0RS
| 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 WF2 0RS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 24, 2014) | 0 m |
| Jerry Clay Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 16, 2017) | 1.26 km |
| Hall Cliffe Primary School | Special school | 5-13 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.51 km |
| Silcoates School | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.56 km | |
| Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 28, 2018) | 1.64 km |
| Wrenthorpe Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.9 km |
| Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 2.06 km |
| Highfield School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 2.21 km |
| Hill Top Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 2.26 km |
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 8, 2019) | 2.47 km |
| Outwood Grange Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 9, 2012) | 2.57 km |
| The Grange School | Special school | 5-14 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 2.6 km |
| Towngate Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 2.61 km |
| East Ardsley Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 2.73 km |
| Gawthorpe Community Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.8 km | |
| St Michael's CofE Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (December 14, 2016) | 2.9 km |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 8, 2020) | 2.98 km |
| Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 11, 2007) | 3 km |
| Blackgates Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 3.05 km | |
| Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 3, 2019) | 3.08 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF2 0RS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2019 | 3.03 km | |
| Huntsman Leisure Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 28, 2019 | 3.03 km | |
| Bake 'n' Butties | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2019 | 3.19 km | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 3.24 km | |
| Solaire Blinds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 19, 2013 | 3.24 km | |
| Spinners Fisheries, Spinners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 3.24 km | |
| Woodkirk Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2019 | 3.25 km | |
| Dewsbury Mount Tabor Shaw Cross Community Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 29, 2016 | 3.33 km | |
| Capri Home Dining | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2021 | 3.35 km | |
| Woodkirk Valley Country Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 7, 2015 | 3.35 km | |
| Shawcross Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2021 | 3.39 km | |
| Dewsbury Rugby League Football Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2019 | 3.48 km | |
| China Delight | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2018 | 3.53 km | |
| Shaw Cross Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2021 | 3.53 km | |
| Shaw Cross Infant And Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2019 | 3.53 km | |
| Shaw Cross Sharks Arlfc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2014 | 3.53 km | |
| Shell UK | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2013 | 3.53 km | |
| Sutty's Butties | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2020 | 3.53 km | |
| The Crescent & Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2021 | 3.53 km | |
| Paradise Indian Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 22, 2019 | 3.53 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF2 0RS - Data from Apr 2022
| Brandy Carr Rd Hawthorn Close | 51 m | |
| Brandy Carr Rd Hawthorn Close | 70 m | |
| Brandy Carr Road Batley Rd | 150 m | |
| Brandy Carr Rd Lindale Avenue | 173 m | |
| Brandy Carr Rd Lindale Avenue | 175 m | |
| Outwood Rail Station | 2.96 km | |
| Outwood Rail Station | 2.97 km | |
| Outwood Rail Station | 2.99 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 60.94 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 60.99 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 60.99 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF2 0RS - Data from Dec 2021
| Jaw Hill | 587 m | |
| Lindale Hill | 598 m | |
| Spring Wood | 748 m | |
| Brandy Carr Hill | 1 km | |
| Haigh Hall Spring Wood | 1.33 km | |
| Quarry Hill | 1.39 km | |
| Stoney Lane Plantation | 1.44 km | |
| Lodge Hill | 1.78 km | |
| Bottoms Wood | 1.79 km | |
| Dogloitch Wood | 2.01 km | |
| Ardsley Reservoir | 2.07 km | |
| Round Wood | 2.28 km | |
| Snow Hill | 2.31 km | |
| Robin Hood Hill | 2.36 km | |
| Westerton Wood | 2.41 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WF2 0RS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 38.8 Mbps | 40.6 Mbps | 76.43 Mbps |
| Upload | 6.4 Mbps | 7.9 Mbps | 19.53 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% | 25.6 | 4.9 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 45.2 | 8.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for WF2 0RS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.70231700 |
| Longitude | -1.55036200 |
| OS Easting | 429782 |
| OS Northing | 0422968 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Morley and Outwood |
| Electoral Ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West |
| 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 transitions |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Kirkhamgate BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33012599 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wakefield 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wakefield 014A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A1 |