Latitude: 53.669 / 53°40'8"N
Longitude: -1.539 / 1°32'20"W
OS Eastings: 430553
OS Northings: 419273
OS Grid: SE305192
Mapcode National: GBR KVP0.LH
Mapcode Global: WHCB5.B1CK
Plus Code: 9C5WMF96+J9
Maidenhead Locator System: IO93fq50
What Three Birds: kingbird.sparrowhawk.phalarope
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WF2 8UF is a residential postcode in Lupset, Wakefield. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax bands are A and B.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are mostly flats and houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £60,286 to £138,503 with an average of £120,210.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1967 and 1975.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are predominantly social housing.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is C.
Wakefield is a city, which had a population of 99,251 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 40 people resident in WF2 8UF, of which 26 were male and 14 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
WF2 8UF is in the Wakefield and Castleford travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Wakefield District Primary Care Trust.
WF2 8UF is approximately 55m (180ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing WF2 8UF
7a3: Constrained City Dwellers - Challenged Diversity - Multi-Ethnic Hardship
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for WF2 8UF
England A1: within a very large conurbation, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Area Retail Diversity Index
8/10 (High)
Supermarkets near WF2 8UF include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Farmfoods, Iceland, Lidl, Morrisons and Sainsbury's. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of WF2 8UF are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Metropolitan District
Wakefield City Council
Ward
Wakefield West
Councillors
Hilary Mitchell (Labour)
Kevin Swift (Labour)
Michael Graham (Labour)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Wakefield
MP
Imran Ahmad Khan (Independent)
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for WF2 8UF.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near WF2 8UF.
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
St George's Road, Lupset, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8AA
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9DD
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Ages 3 - 11
Good
Horbury Primary Academy
Northfield Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5DW
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Ages 3 - 11
Good
Wakefield the Mount Junior and Infant School
The Mount, Thornes Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8QW
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
St Michael's CofE Academy
Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9JA
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 2 - 11
Good
Horbury Academy
Wakefield Road, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5HE
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Ages 11 - 16
Good
Cathedral Academy
Thornes Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8QF
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Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG
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Ages 11 - 18
Good
Kettlethorpe High School, A Specialist Maths and Computing College
Kettlethorpe Hall Drive, Standbridge Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7EL
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
St Thomas a Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Barnsley Road, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6EQ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Outwood Grange Academy
Potovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2PF
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Wakefield City Academy
Warmfield View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4SF
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Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
Thornhill Community Academy Trust
Valley Drive, Thornhill, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0HE
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Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Manor Croft Academy
Old Bank Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7DW
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Rodillian Academy
Longthorpe Lane, Lofthouse, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3PS
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Ages 11 - 18
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.