The postcode WF4 1AZ is located in Wakefield, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WF4 1AZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WF4 1AZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 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 WF4 1AZ as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious hardship.
The closest road name to WF4 1AZ is Northfield Road which is centered 57 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Cow Ln Eastville Road and is 72 m away. The closest railway station is Streethouse Rail Station, 1.36 km away.
The closest primary school to WF4 1AZ (for ages 11 and under) is Sharlston Community School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 30, 2019.
The local pub for residents of WF4 1AZ is Prince William and is 5.22 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 20, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from 42 The Bakehouse and is 5.39 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 5, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 52.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.6 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 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 WF4 1AZ 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 WF4 1AZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WF4 1AZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WF4 1AZ
| 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 WF4 1AZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharlston Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 30, 2019) | 463 m |
| Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2018) | 1.16 km |
| Crofton Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 10, 2018) | 1.48 km |
| Crofton Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (September 19, 2019) | 1.5 km |
| Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 20, 2018) | 1.58 km |
| Crofton Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (November 13, 2018) | 1.61 km |
| Newlands Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 19, 2019) | 2.71 km |
| Wakefield independent sch | Independent school | 2-17 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 2.85 km |
| Outwood Academy Freeston | Academy | 11-16 | 2.97 km | |
| TLG Wakefield | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (November 14, 2019) | 3.04 km |
| Normanton Junior Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 3.22 km |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (April 26, 2013) | 3.35 km |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 3.52 km |
| Featherstone Girnhill Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 3.6 km |
| Walton Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 3.69 km |
| Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 3.82 km |
| Normanton Altofts Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 3.93 km |
| Featherstone Purston Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 3.94 km |
| Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-7 | Outstanding (November 18, 2021) | 4.24 km |
| Fitzwilliam Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 4.24 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF4 1AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 2, 2019 | 5 km | |
| Malcolm Logistics | Exempt | 5.19 km | |
| Hotel Castleford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 25, 2019 | 5.22 km | |
| Prince William | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 20, 2019 | 5.22 km | |
| Booker Cash And Carry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2019 | 5.24 km | |
| Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2018 | 5.24 km | |
| Whitwood Cafe Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 17, 2021 | 5.24 km | |
| 42 The Bakehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2019 | 5.39 km | |
| The Rising Sun | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 23, 2018 | 5.39 km | |
| Twisted Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2019 | 5.39 km | |
| GB Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2021 | 5.39 km | |
| Taz Convenience Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2019 | 5.39 km | |
| Whitwood Fisheries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2018 | 5.44 km | |
| Hillside Private Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2021 | 5.52 km | |
| The Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 9, 2018 | 5.52 km | |
| Castleford Rugby Union Fc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 20, 2018 | 5.53 km | |
| New Wheatsheaf | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2017 | 5.53 km | |
| Whitwood Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 19, 2019 | 5.53 km | |
| Cocktail Picker | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2019 | 5.55 km | |
| Yoohoo! Drinks | Awaiting Inspection | 5.55 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF4 1AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Cow Ln Eastville Road | 72 m | |
| Cow Ln Eastville Road | 78 m | |
| Weeland Rd Cow Lane | 124 m | |
| Weeland Rd Cow Lane | 141 m | |
| Weeland Rd Library | 281 m | |
| Streethouse Rail Station | 1.36 km | |
| Streethouse Rail Station | 1.41 km | |
| Normanton Rail Station | 3.65 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF4 1AZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Damhead Wood | 989 m | |
| Windmill Hill | 1.23 km | |
| Brand Hill | 1.38 km | |
| Colcar Ing Wood | 1.53 km | |
| Priory Wood | 1.83 km | |
| Mill Hill | 1.9 km | |
| Top Park Wood | 1.95 km | |
| Bracken Hill | 1.95 km | |
| Plump Hill | 2.14 km | |
| Shay Hill | 2.22 km | |
| Marshall Hill | 2.23 km | |
| Willow Garth | 2.27 km | |
| Middle Lake | 2.33 km | |
| Hare Park High Wood | 2.34 km | |
| Upper Lake | 2.36 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WF4 1AZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 51 Mbps | 52.7 Mbps | 79.91 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 13.6 Mbps | 20 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% | 20 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 55.9 | 14.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for WF4 1AZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.66826000 |
| Longitude | -1.41631900 |
| OS Easting | 438662 |
| OS Northing | 0419245 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Hemsworth |
| Electoral Ward | Featherstone |
| 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) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Sharlston BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Sharlston BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33012647 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wakefield 024 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wakefield 024E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A2 |