The postcode district is located in the WF Wakefield postal area , WF3 has a population of 34,085 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the district is 11.75 square miles (30.44 square kilometers or 7,522.14 acres).
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Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
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Rothwell | 2.48 | NE |
Wakefield | 2.91 | SSE |
Morley | 3.80 | WNW |
Ossett | 3.89 | SW |
Horbury | 4.57 | SSW |
Normanton | 4.60 | ESE |
Batley | 4.70 | W |
Dewsbury | 4.93 | WSW |
Leeds | 5.47 | NNW |
Heckmondwike | 6.43 | W |
Castleford | 6.84 | E |
Garforth | 7.19 | NE |
Liversedge | 7.37 | W |
Featherstone | 7.43 | ESE |
Pudsey | 7.73 | NW |
Cleckheaton | 7.93 | W |
Mirfield | 7.98 | WSW |
Pontefract | 8.91 | ESE |
Royston | 9.07 | SSE |
Hemsworth | 10.23 | SE |
The post town for this district is WAKEFIELD.
Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
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Tingley | WAKEFIELD | WF3 1 | 461 |
Stanley | WAKEFIELD | WF3 4 | 221 |
Lofthouse | WAKEFIELD | WF3 3 | 184 |
East Ardsley | WAKEFIELD | WF3 2 | 166 |
Thorpe | WAKEFIELD | WF3 3 | 78 |
Robin Hood | WAKEFIELD | WF3 3 | 60 |
Carlton | WAKEFIELD | WF3 3 | 24 |
Lofthouse Gate | WAKEFIELD | WF3 3 | 10 |
WAKEFIELD | WAKEFIELD | WF3 4 | 3 |
Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
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BRADFORD ROAD | WAKEFIELD | EAST ARDSLEY | 18 | WF3 2JD | View on Google Maps |
LAKE LOCK ROAD | WAKEFIELD | STANLEY | 9 | WF3 4HS | View on Google Maps |
LEEDS ROAD | WAKEFIELD | LOFTHOUSE | 7 | WF3 3LY | View on Google Maps |
The primary settlement in the WF3 postcode district is Tingley, located in the county of West Yorkshire, England. The post town for this district is Wakefield. Other significant settlements in this district include East Ardsley, Carlton, Lofthouse, Lofthouse Gate, Robin Hood, Thorpe, and Stanley.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Leeds District (B) (637 postal codes), and finally, the Wakefield District (B) area (293 postal codes).
The largest settlement in the WF3 postal code is Tingley followed by Stanley, and East Ardsley.
The WF3 Postcode shares a border with LS10 (LEEDS, Hunslet, Middleton), WF12 (DEWSBURY, Earlsheaton, Thornhill Lees), WF2 (WAKEFIELD, Wrenthorpe, Walton), LS26 (Rothwell, Woodlesford, Methley), LS27 (Morley), WF1 (WAKEFIELD, Outwood), WF5 (OSSETT) and WF6 (NORMANTON, Normanton Industrial Estate, Altofts).
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
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1 | The Dental Studio | 120 BRADFORD ROAD , EAST ARDSLEY , WAKEFIELD , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF3 2JL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
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1 | Leigh View Medical Practice | , BRADFORD ROAD , TINGLEY , WAKEFIELD , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF3 1RQ | GP PRACTICE | |
2 | Stanley | , LAKE LOCK ROAD , STANLEY , WAKEFIELD , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF3 4HS | GP PRACTICE | |
3 | Lofthouse Surgery | , LEEDS ROAD, LOFTHOUSE , WAKEFIELD , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF3 3SA | GP PRACTICE |
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
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1 | Thorpe Pharmacy | 1 OAKLEY STREET , THORPE , WAKEFIELD , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF3 3DX | PHARMACY | |
2 | Boots | STANLEY HEALTH CENTRE , LAKE LOCK ROAD , STANLEY , WAKEFIELD , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF3 4HS | PHARMACY | |
3 | Rowlands Pharmacy | LEIGH VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE , BRADFORD ROAD , TINGLEY , WAKEFIELD , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF3 1RQ | PHARMACY | |
4 | Carlton Lane Pharmacy | 2 CARLTON LANE , LOFTHOUSE , WAKEFIELD , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF3 3LJ | PHARMACY |
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
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1 | JAMES DALY OPTICIANS (WAKEFIELD) | 64 BRADFORD ROAD , EAST ARDSLEY , WAKEFIELD , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF3 2EY | OPTICAL SITE | |
2 | EYECARE ANYWHERE (TINGLEY) | 105 HAIGH MOOR ROAD , TINGLEY , WAKEFIELD , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF3 1EG | OPTICAL SITE |
Phase: Primary
Address: Hesketh Lane , Tingley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 1AR
Headteacher: Mrs S Makin (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phase: Primary
Address: Hesketh Lane , Tingley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 1AR
Headteacher: Mr David Livie (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Batley Road , West Ardsley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 1HD
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Hyams (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Batley Road , West Ardsley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 1HD
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Lancaster (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Secondary
Address: Rein Road , Tingley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 1JQ
Headteacher: Mr Timothy Jones (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Smithy Lane , Tingley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 1QQ
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Coulson ()
Ofsted Rating: Serious Weaknesses
Phase: Primary
Address: Smithy Lane , Tingley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 1QQ
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Coulson ()
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Phase: Primary
Address: Main Street , East Ardsley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 2BA
Headteacher: Ms Sarah Talbot (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Fall Lane , East Ardsley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 2BA
Headteacher: Ms Sarah Talbot (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Leeds Road , Robin Hood , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 3BG
Headteacher: Mrs Sara Harris (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Dolphin Lane , Thorpe , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 3DG
Headteacher: Mrs Alexandra Wilks (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Canal Lane , Lofthouse Gate , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 3HU
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Vickers (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phase: Secondary
Address: Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 3PS
Headteacher: Mr Al Moon (Executive Head)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: New Road , Carlton , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 3RE
Headteacher: Mrs Millie Brook (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Aberford Road , Stanley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 4BA
Headteacher: Miss Paula Trow (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phase: Primary
Address: Lake Lock Road , Stanley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 4HS
Headteacher: Miss Michelle Wiggins (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Aberford Road , Stanley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 4NT
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Frost (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
No stations found in this postcode district.
Average Driving Time from within the district: 2.88
Average Driving Distance: 1.51
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 476
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.49
Average Driving Distance: 1.93
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.81
Average Driving Distance: 1.96
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 365
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.61
Average Driving Distance: 3.69
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 78
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.70
Average Driving Distance: 2.57
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 839
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.07
Average Driving Distance: 3.54
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 898
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.08
Average Driving Distance: 3.53
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 874
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.23
Average Driving Distance: 2.69
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.52
Average Driving Distance: 3.27
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 88
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.57
Average Driving Distance: 3.63
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 16
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.59
Average Driving Distance: 3.68
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.93
Average Driving Distance: 3.98
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 149
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.95
Average Driving Distance: 4.06
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 97
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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09:00 to 12:00 | Partly cloudy (day) | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 0.00% | W 7 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Partly cloudy (day) | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | W 7 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Partly cloudy (day) | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 1.00% | W 9 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 11 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Light snow shower (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 39.00% | WSW 11 mph |
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
00:00 to 03:00 | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 5.00% | W 9 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | W 11 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 11 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Sunny day | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 11 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 7 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | W 7 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | W 7 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 4 mph |
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
00:00 to 03:00 | Cloudy | -1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 4 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 9 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Light snow | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 61.00% | SE 16 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Heavy rain | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 91.00% | SE 20 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 92.00% | SSE 18 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 83.00% | S 16 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 18.00% | S 13 mph |
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
00:00 to 03:00 | Light rain shower (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 37.00% | S 16 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Light rain shower (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 45.00% | S 18 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Light rain shower (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 44.00% | SSW 16 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 38.00% | SSW 16 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 16 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 16 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 16 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 16 mph |
Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
---|---|
WF3 1 | Wakefield Delivery Office |
WF3 2 | Wakefield Delivery Office |
WF3 3 | Wakefield Delivery Office |
WF3 2 | East Ardsley Scale Payment Delivery Office |
WF3 3 | Robin Hood Scale Payment Delivery Office |
WF3 4 | Stanley Scale Payment Delivery Office |
W | F | 3 | - | X | X | X |
W | F | 3 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
# Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
---|---|---|---|
£545 | £545 | £545 | |
1 | £400 | £400 | £400 |
2 | £575 | £900 | £759 |
3 | £995 | £1,200 | £1,058 |
4 | £1,395 | £1,700 | £1,548 |
# Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
---|---|---|---|
£100,000 | £145,000 | £125,000 | |
1 | £229,995 | £229,995 | £229,995 |
2 | £45,000 | £475,000 | £208,765 |
3 | £125,000 | £460,000 | £279,385 |
4 | £155,000 | £875,000 | £410,777 |
5 | £280,000 | £725,000 | £515,808 |
6 | £675,000 | £675,000 | £675,000 |
7 | £1,195,000 | £1,195,000 | £1,195,000 |
Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
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Morley | Manning Stainton | 42 Queen Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 9BR | 0113 519 1436 | |
Wakefield | Richard Kendall | 66 Northgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3AP | 01924 793995 | |
Wakefield | Manning Stainton | 62-64 Northgate Wakefield WF1 3AP | 01924 669581 | |
Rothwell | Manning Stainton | 30 Marsh Street, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0BB | 0113 519 1794 | |
Wakefield | William H. Brown | 2 Wood Street, Wakefield, WF1 2ED | 01924 908264 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
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Detached | £276,394 | 169 | £271,264 | 158 | £250,834 | 178 | £230,106 | 166 |
Semi-Detached | £159,854 | 246 | £157,543 | 233 | £148,953 | 230 | £143,995 | 197 |
Terraced | £129,458 | 188 | £126,032 | 210 | £124,589 | 190 | £122,160 | 183 |
Flats | £95,081 | 43 | £92,194 | 43 | £85,336 | 60 | £92,927 | 43 |