The postcode WF9 2DR is located in Wakefield, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WF9 2DR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WF9 2DR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.1 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 WF9 2DR as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to WF9 2DR is Strathmore Gardens which is centered 72 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Mill Lane High St and is 57 m away. The closest railway station is South Elmsall Rail Station, 481 m away.
The closest primary school to WF9 2DR (for ages 11 and under) is Ash Grove Primary Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Minsthorpe Community College. The last OFSTED inspection on May 24, 2018 rated this school as Good
Residents reported an average download speed of 51.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 4.5 out of 10. 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 WF9 2DR 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 WF9 2DR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WF9 2DR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WF9 2DR
| 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 WF9 2DR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Grove Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 328 m | |
| Minsthorpe Community College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 805 m |
| South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 13, 2019) | 878 m |
| Moorthorpe Primary (J and I ) School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 12, 2018) | 1.36 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 2, 2017) | 1.4 km |
| Upton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 20, 2017) | 2.03 km |
| Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 10, 2018) | 2.56 km |
| South Kirkby Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Requires improvement (June 5, 2019) | 3.36 km |
| Hooton Pagnell All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.52 km | |
| South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (November 18, 2021) | 3.61 km |
| Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 3.64 km |
| Grove Lea Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 4.64 km | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (March 7, 2019) | 5.01 km |
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth | Academy | 11-18 | 5.12 km | |
| Compass Community School Hemsworth | Special school | 11-17 | Good (July 15, 2021) | 5.13 km |
| West End Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 2, 2019) | 5.44 km |
| St Helen's CE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 6, 2019) | 5.46 km |
| Oakfield Park School | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (October 9, 2019) | 5.58 km |
| The Hill Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 2, 2019) | 5.85 km |
| Ackworth Mill Dam School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 5.88 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF9 2DR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Grange Stud SC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2022 | 10.87 km | |
| Quirky Queenie`s Event Hire | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 10.87 km | |
| Wonkey Donkey Visitors Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 10.87 km | |
| Crown Garden Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2021 | 11.56 km | |
| Cute N Creepy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2021 | 11.56 km | |
| The Tea Barn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2021 | 11.59 km | |
| Sweet Little Things | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2020 | 12.67 km | |
| George & Dragon Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 3, 2021 | 12.88 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF9 2DR - Data from Apr 2022
| Mill Lane High St | 57 m | |
| Highfield Mill Lane | 91 m | |
| High St Chapel Lane | 122 m | |
| High St Chapel Lane | 159 m | |
| Highfield Mill Lane | 162 m | |
| South Elmsall Rail Station | 481 m | |
| South Elmsall Rail Station | 494 m | |
| South Elmsall Rail Station | 496 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF9 2DR - Data from Dec 2021
| South Kirkby Marsh | 2.03 km | |
| Long Plantation | 2.04 km | |
| Croft Plantation | 2.06 km | |
| Hollins Plantation | 2.1 km | |
| Hooton Thorn Covert | 2.22 km | |
| Turnpike Plantation | 2.22 km | |
| Mill Race Plantation | 2.43 km | |
| Upton Beacon | 2.43 km | |
| The Ashes | 2.48 km | |
| Hazel Close Plantations | 2.55 km | |
| Sleep Hill | 2.62 km | |
| Coal Pit Plantation | 2.63 km | |
| Beacon Covert | 2.72 km | |
| Hooton Pagnell Wood | 2.73 km | |
| Whin Covert Plantation | 2.83 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WF9 2DR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 50.5 Mbps | 51.4 Mbps | 79.98 Mbps |
| Upload | 17.5 Mbps | 14.6 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 | 0% | 100% | 55.9 | 16.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for WF9 2DR - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.59856100 |
| Longitude | -1.28180000 |
| OS Easting | 447628 |
| OS Northing | 0411572 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Hemsworth |
| Electoral Ward | South Elmsall and South Kirkby |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: White suburban communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | South Elmsall/South Kirkby BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | South Elmsall BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33012726 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wakefield 044 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wakefield 044A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B2 |