WF2 8UR Postcode in Wakefield


WF2 8UR is a Postcode in Fairway View

WF2 8UR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WF2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8UR) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

  1. Postal Area. In our case WF which means Wakefield.
  2. Postal District. In our case WF2.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case WF2 8.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case UR.

The regional mail center for the post area WF is the Yorkshire Distribution Centre, which is located at Silkstone House, Express Way, Wakefield Europort, NORMANTON, WF6 2XX.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the WF2 8UR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the WF2 8UR postcode have the street address of Fairway View

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 19 individuals call the WF2 8UR postcode their home.

WF2 8UR is within the city of WAKEFIELD.

The WF2 8UR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in WF2 8UR are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached. Of these houses, most are detached.

Most properties in WF2 8UR are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Map Coordinates

Latitude53.6692969592
Longitude-1.5248580117

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Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
HORBURY ROAD WAKEFIELD 0.62 WF2 8UB View on Google Maps
DEWSBURY ROAD WAKEFIELD 0.63 WF2 9BY View on Google Maps
DENBY DALE ROAD WAKEFIELD 0.87 WF2 8ED View on Google Maps
WESTGATE END WAKEFIELD 0.90 WF2 9RL View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Horbury 1.37 WSW 245.26
Wakefield 1.48 NE 47.61
Ossett 2.40 WNW 288.38
Normanton 4.96 ENE 64.71
Batley 5.45 NW 305.06
Royston 5.68 SSE 149.57
Rothwell 5.82 NNE 19.86
Morley 6.37 NNW 330.19
Featherstone 6.81 E 86.81
Mirfield 7.04 W 272.88
Hemsworth 8.02 ESE 118.62
Leeds 9.15 N 353.49

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Horbury

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00%WNW 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00%WNW 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00%WNW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00%WNW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00%WNW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rainLight rain5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 50.00%W 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rainLight rain5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 59.00%WSW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 13.00%SSW 4 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 11.00%WSW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 8.00%W 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00%WSW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 9.00%WSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 9.00%WSW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 8.00%W 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 8.00%WSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 7.00%WSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 7.00%WSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 9.00%SW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 8.00%WSW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 7.00%WSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 8.00%WSW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 6.00%WSW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 2.00%WSW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 5.00%SW 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 5.00%SW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 8.00%SW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 8.00%SW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 7.00%SW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 7.00%SW 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 7.00%SSW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 7.00%SSW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%SSW 4 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps61.300
Median Mbps76.500
Maximum Mbps79.760

WF2 8UR has an average download speed of 61.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,319 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

40% of postcodes (477,384) have slower broadband speeds.

60% of postcodes (705,938) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter fast
Average Mbps15.300
Median Mbps19.500
Maximum Mbps20.000

WF2 8UR has an average upload speed of 15.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

11,213 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

68% of postcodes (804,433) have slower upload speeds.

31% of postcodes (368,995) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Address: Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Charles Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4PE

Distance: 1.72 miles

School Website

Contact: 01924303625

Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource

Address: Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource, Field Lane, Thornes, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7RU

Distance: 1.02 miles

School Website

Contact: 01924204940

Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Address: Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School, Belgravia Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3JP

Distance: 1.63 miles

School Website

Contact: 01924369136

Wakefield Lawefield Primary School

Address: Wakefield Lawefield Primary School, Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8ST

Distance: 0.89 miles

School Website

Contact: 01924291973

The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School

Address: The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School, The Mount, Thornes Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8QW

Distance: 0.21 miles

School Website

Contact: 01924371738

Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School

Address: Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School, Flanshaw Road, Flanshaw, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0AS

Distance: 1.15 miles

School Website

Contact: 01924290360

St Michael's CofE Academy

Address: St Michael's CofE Academy, Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9JA

Distance: 0.74 miles

School Website

Contact: 01924207340

Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs

Address: Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs, St Paul's Drive, Alverthorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0BT

Distance: 1.59 miles

School Website

Contact: 01924290125

Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School

Address: Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School, St George's Road, Lupset, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8AA

Distance: 0.44 miles

School Website

Contact: 01924367396

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Address: English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9DD

Distance: 0.66 miles

School Website

Contact: 01924299244

Horbury Primary Academy

Address: Horbury Primary Academy, Northfield Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5DW

Distance: 1.15 miles

School Website

Contact: 01924263224

Horbury Primary School

Address: Horbury Primary School, Northfield Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5DW

Distance: 1.15 miles

Contact:

Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School

Address: Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School, Shepstye Road, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5BE

Distance: 1.56 miles

School Website

Contact: 01924302965

England Higher Schools

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Address: Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

Distance: 1.42 miles

School Website

Contact: 01924789789

CAPA College

Address: CAPA College, Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN

Distance: 1.23 miles

School Website

Contact: 01924583737

England Secondary Schools

Cathedral Academy

Address: Cathedral Academy, Thornes Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8QF

Distance: 0.36 miles

Contact:

Horbury Academy

Address: Horbury Academy, Wakefield Road, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5HE

Distance: 1.07 miles

School Website

Contact: 01924282740

Nearest Dentists

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 155 DEWSBURY ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 9BQ

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact: :

TIME FOR TEETH HMP WAKEFIELD

Address: HMP PRISON, 5 LOVE LANE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 9AG

Distance: 1.16 miles

Contact: :

SPACE DENTAL

Address: INTERNATIONAL HOUSE, TURNER WAY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 8EF

Distance: 1.20 miles

Contact: http: HTTPS://SPACEDENTAL.CO.UK/

QUEEN STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 5-13 QUEEN STREET, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1JR

Distance: 1.34 miles

Contact: :

MCM DENTAL SERVICES LTD

Address: 5 QUEEN STREET, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 1JR

Distance: 1.34 miles

Contact: :

HORBURY DENTAL CARE

Address: VINCENT HOUSE, QUEEN STREET, HORBURY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 6LP

Distance: 1.39 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

BOOTS

Address: LUPSET MEDICAL CENTRE, GEORGE-A-GREEN COURT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 8FE

Distance: 0.22 miles

Contact: tel: 01924 371712

HORBURY ROAD PHARMACY LTD

Address: 186 HORBURY ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 8BQ

Distance: 0.42 miles

Contact: tel: 01924 291977

BOOTS

Address: PHARMACY UNIT, HOMESTEAD DRIVE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 9PE

Distance: 0.93 miles

Contact: tel: 01924 374817

WELL

Address: ORCHARD CROFT MEDICAL CENTRE, CLUNTERGATE, HORBURY, WAKEFIELD, WF4 5BY

Distance: 1.21 miles

Contact: tel: 01924 264810

MIDWAY PHARMACY

Address: CLUNTERGATE, HORBURY, WAKEFIELD, WF4 5AF

Distance: 1.30 miles

Contact: tel: 01924 274932

WAKEFIELD PHARMACY

Address: 4A GATEWAY, FRYERS WAY, OSSETT, OSSETT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9TJ

Distance: 1.34 miles

Contact: tel: 01924 900113

Nearest Opticians

AUCKLAND OPTICIANS LTD (HORBURY)

Address: 9 HIGH STREET, HORBURY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 5AB

Distance: 1.40 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (WAKEFIELD)

Address: 32 LITTLE WESTGATE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 1JY

Distance: 1.41 miles

Contact: :

WHITE ROSE OPTICAL

Address: 11 WESTGATE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 1JZ

Distance: 1.41 miles

Contact: :

POLLARDS OPTICIANS

Address: 21 CROSS SQUARE, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1PQ

Distance: 1.42 miles

Contact: :

TRINITY MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: THORNHILL STREET, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1PG

Distance: 1.43 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS - WAKEFIELD (NORTHGATE)

Address: 1 NORTHGATE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 1HE

Distance: 1.44 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

LUPSET HEALTH CENTRE

Address: GEORGE-A-GREEN COURT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 8FE

Distance: 0.22 miles

Contact: tel: 01924 668977

HOMESTEAD

Address: HOMESTEAD MEDICAL CENTRE, HOMESTEAD DRIVE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 9PE

Distance: 0.93 miles

Contact: tel: 01924 384498

ALVERTHORPE

Address: BALNE LANE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 0DP

Distance: 1.15 miles

Contact: tel: 01924 372584

ORCHARD CROFT

Address: CLUNTERGATE, HORBURY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 5BY

Distance: 1.21 miles

Contact: tel: 01924 271016

TRINITY MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: THORNHILL STREET, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 1PG

Distance: 1.43 miles

Contact: tel: 01924 784101

MAYBUSH MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: BELLE ISLE HEALTH PARK, PORTOBELLO ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 5PN

Distance: 1.46 miles

Contact: tel: 01924 334451

Transport Links

Train Stations

Wakefield Kirkgate

Address: Wakefield Kirkgate station, Monk Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4EL

Postcode: WF1 4EL

Line: Hallam Line|Pontefract line

Company: Northern

Time: within five minutes drive

Distance: 1.64 miles

Wakefield Westgate

Address: Wakefield Westgate station, Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN

Postcode: WF1 2QN

Line: Pontefract line|Wakefield line

Company: London North Eastern Railway

Time: within five minutes drive

Distance: 1.17 miles

Sandal & Agbrigg

Address: Sandl & Agbrigg station, Agbrigg Road, Sandal, West Yorkshire, WF2 6AB

Postcode: WF2 6AB

Line: Wakefield line

Company: Northern

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 1.83 miles

Outwood

Address: Outwood station, Lingwell Court, Outwood, West Yorkshire, WF1 2NX

Postcode: WF1 2NX

Line: Wakefield line

Company: Northern

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 3.22 miles

Streethouse

Address: Streethouse station, Whinney Lane, Streethouse, West Yorkshire, WF7 6UJ

Postcode: WF7 6UJ

Line: Pontefract line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 5.14 miles

Normanton

Address: Normanton station, Lower Station Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BG

Postcode: WF6 2BG

Line: Hallam Line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 4.66 miles

Darton

Address: Darton station, Station Road, Darton, South Yorkshire, S75 5HX

Postcode: S75 5HX

Line: Hallam Line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 5.60 miles

Batley

Address: Batley station, Upper Station Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5TA

Postcode: WF17 5TA

Line: Huddersfield line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 4.86 miles

Dewsbury

Address: Dewsbury station, Wellington Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1HF

Postcode: WF13 1HF

Line: Huddersfield line

Company: TransPennine Express

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 4.72 miles

Ravensthorpe

Address: Ravensthorpe station, Ravensthorpe, Ravensthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF12 9ED

Postcode: WF12 9ED

Line: Huddersfield line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 5.37 miles

Dodworth

Address: Dodworth station, Station Road, Dodworth, South Yorkshire, S75 3JX

Postcode: S75 3JX

Line: Penistone Line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 8.65 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M1 J40
Distance: 1.77 miles
Driving Time: 3.77 minutes
M1 J39
Distance: 2.60 miles
Driving Time: 4.99 minutes
M1 J41
Distance: 4.17 miles
Driving Time: 6.20 minutes
M1 J42
Distance: 5.87 miles
Driving Time: 7.84 minutes
M62 J29
Distance: 5.87 miles
Driving Time: 7.84 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyWakefield and Rothwell
Member or Parliament
Simon Lightwood
Simon Lightwood
Contact DetailsContact Simon Lightwood
Political PartyLabour (Co-op)

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Wakefield council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries and local history

House Sales

Yearly House Sales
YearHighLowAverageSales
2014£113,000£113,000£113,0001
2015£265,000£265,000£265,0001
2016£114,000£114,000£114,0001
2017£118,000£118,000£118,0001
2018£118,500£120,000£117,8333
2021£120,000£120,000£120,0001
2023£395,000£395,000£395,0001
2024£140,000£140,000£140,0001

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near WF2 8UR
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Morrisons, Dewsbury Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9BY1.01 miles Directions to Morrisons
Asda, Dewsbury Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9BL1.20 miles Directions to Asda
Sainsburys, Ings Road, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1RS1.92 miles Directions to Sainsburys
Aldi, Batley Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 0AE1.98 miles Directions to Aldi
Morrisons, The Garden, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1YA2.33 miles Directions to Morrisons

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near WF2 8UR
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Calder Park, Wakefield, WF2 7BL1.20 miles Directions to Calder Park
Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm, Wakefield, WF1 1QR1.60 miles Directions to Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm
1 Herriot Way, Wakefield, WF1 2PT2.15 miles Directions to 1 Herriot Way
Woolley Edge M1(sth), Wakefield, WF4 4LQ3.36 miles Directions to Woolley Edge M1(sth)

Mcdonald's Restaurants near WF2 8UR
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Dewsbury Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9BY0.63 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dewsbury Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9BY
McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE1.09 miles Directions to McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE
McDonald's, Snow Hill Way, WAKEFIELD, WF1 2UZ2.04 miles Directions to McDonald's, Snow Hill Way, WAKEFIELD, WF1 2UZ
McDonald's, Wide Lane, Morley, LEEDS, LS27 8PL5.61 miles Directions to McDonald's, Wide Lane, Morley, LEEDS, LS27 8PL

KFC Restaurants near WF2 8UR
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Westgate Retail & Leisure Park, Ings Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SD1.00 miles Directions to KFC Wakefield - Westgate Retail Park
KFC, Peel Avenue, WAKEFIELD, WF2 7BL1.19 miles Directions to KFC Wakefield - Calder Park
KFC, Railway Street, DEWSBURY, WF12 8EB4.28 miles Directions to KFC Dewsbury - Long Causeway
KFC, Upper Level, White Rose Shopping Centre, LEEDS, LS11 8LU6.43 miles Directions to KFC Beeston - White Rose Shopping Centre
KFC, Dewsbury Road, LEEDS, LS11 7JX6.86 miles Directions to KFC Leeds - Dewsbury Road