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WF3 Postcode


WF3 is the Postcode District for Tingley, Wakefield West Yorkshire

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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Where is the WF3 District?

To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.

Nearest Towns to WF3

Town Distance (miles) Direction
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.

Postcode Information for District WF3 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 1207)

Location Post Town Sector Number of
Postcodes
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

Retail and Shopping in WF3

Street Town Locality Number of Shops Central Postcode View on Google Maps
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).

Postcode Sectors

Postcode Sectors in the WF3 District

map showing postcode sectors within the WF3 district
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Where the WF3 postcode district lies within the wider  postcode area
Where the WF3 postcode district lies within the wider postcode area
Map Showing Location of the WF3 postcode Sector
Where is the Postal District?
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Map of the district

Dentists in the WF3 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 The Dental Studio 120 BRADFORD ROAD , EAST ARDSLEY , WAKEFIELD , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF3 2JL GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE

Doctors in the WF3 District

# Name Address Type Contact
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

Chemists in the WF3 District

# Name Address Type Contact
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

Opticians in the WF3 District

# Name Address Type Contact
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

Schools in the Sector

Westerton Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Hesketh Lane , Tingley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 1AR

Headteacher: Mrs S Makin (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Westerton Primary Academy

Phase: Primary

Address: Hesketh Lane , Tingley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 1AR

Headteacher: Mr David Livie (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Hill Top Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Batley Road , West Ardsley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 1HD

Headteacher: Mrs Karen Hyams (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Hill Top Primary Academy

Phase: Primary

Address: Batley Road , West Ardsley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 1HD

Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Lancaster (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Woodkirk Academy

Phase: Secondary

Address: Rein Road , Tingley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 1JQ

Headteacher: Mr Timothy Jones (Principal)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Blackgates Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Smithy Lane , Tingley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 1QQ

Headteacher: Mrs Julie Coulson ()

Ofsted Rating: Serious Weaknesses

Blackgates Primary Academy

Phase: Primary

Address: Smithy Lane , Tingley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 1QQ

Headteacher: Mrs Julie Coulson ()

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

East Ardsley Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Main Street , East Ardsley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 2BA

Headteacher: Ms Sarah Talbot (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

East Ardsley Primary Academy

Phase: Primary

Address: Fall Lane , East Ardsley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 2BA

Headteacher: Ms Sarah Talbot (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Robin Hood Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Leeds Road , Robin Hood , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 3BG

Headteacher: Mrs Sara Harris (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Thorpe Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Dolphin Lane , Thorpe , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 3DG

Headteacher: Mrs Alexandra Wilks (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate

Phase: Primary

Address: Canal Lane , Lofthouse Gate , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 3HU

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Vickers (Principal)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Rodillian Academy

Phase: Secondary

Address: Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 3PS

Headteacher: Mr Al Moon (Executive Head)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Carlton Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: New Road , Carlton , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 3RE

Headteacher: Mrs Millie Brook (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Kingsland Primary School

Phase: Not applicable

Address: Aberford Road , Stanley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 4BA

Headteacher: Miss Paula Trow (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Lake Lock Road , Stanley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 4HS

Headteacher: Miss Michelle Wiggins (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery School

Phase: Primary

Address: Aberford Road , Stanley , Wakefield
Postcode: WF3 4NT

Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Frost (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Stations in the Sector

No stations found in this postcode district.

Accessable Motorway Junctions

M62 J28

Average Driving Time from within the district: 2.88

Average Driving Distance: 1.51

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 476

M621 J7

Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.49

Average Driving Distance: 1.93

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 27

M62 J30

Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.81

Average Driving Distance: 1.96

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 365

M62 J27

Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.61

Average Driving Distance: 3.69

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 78

M1 J41

Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.70

Average Driving Distance: 2.57

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 839

M1 J42

Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.07

Average Driving Distance: 3.54

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 898

M62 J29

Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.08

Average Driving Distance: 3.53

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 874

M1 J39

Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.23

Average Driving Distance: 2.69

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 5

M1 J44

Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.52

Average Driving Distance: 3.27

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 88

M621 J1

Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.57

Average Driving Distance: 3.63

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 16

M621 J6

Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.59

Average Driving Distance: 3.68

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1

M1 J40

Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.93

Average Driving Distance: 3.98

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 149

M62 J31

Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.95

Average Driving Distance: 4.06

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 97

Weather Forecast for Rothwell (West Yorkshire)

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 0.00%W 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 1.00%W 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00%W 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 2.00%WSW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light snow shower (night)Light snow shower (night)1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 39.00%WSW 11 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 5.00%W 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 1.00%W 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 1.00%WNW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 0.00%WNW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 0.00%WNW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 0.00%W 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00%W 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 3.00%SW 4 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy-1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 5.00%SSW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 5.00%SSE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 6.00%SE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light snowLight snow1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 61.00%SE 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 91.00%SE 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 92.00%SSE 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 83.00%S 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 18.00%S 13 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 37.00%S 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 45.00%S 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 44.00%SSW 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 38.00%SSW 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 13.00%SSW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 8.00%SSW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 5.00%SSW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%SSW 16 mph
Royal Mail Delivery and Sorting Offices
Postal Sector Delivery Office
WF3 1Wakefield Delivery Office
WF3 2Wakefield Delivery Office
WF3 3Wakefield Delivery Office
WF3 2East Ardsley Scale Payment Delivery Office
WF3 3Robin Hood Scale Payment Delivery Office
WF3 4Stanley Scale Payment Delivery Office
Postcode Format
WF3 - X X X
WF3 Space Numeric Letter Letter

Street List for the WF3 District

Current Monthly Rental Prices

# 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

Current House Prices

# 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

Estate Agents

LogoNameBrand NameAddressContact Number
Manning Stainton MorleyMorleyManning Stainton42 Queen Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 9BR0113 519 1436
Richard Kendall WakefieldWakefieldRichard Kendall66 Northgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3AP01924 793995
Manning Stainton WakefieldWakefieldManning Stainton62-64 Northgate Wakefield WF1 3AP01924 669581
Manning Stainton RothwellRothwellManning Stainton30 Marsh Street, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0BB0113 519 1794
William H. Brown WakefieldWakefieldWilliam H. Brown2 Wood Street, Wakefield, WF1 2ED01924 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
Detached £276,394169 £271,264158 £250,834178 £230,106166
Semi-Detached £159,854246 £157,543233 £148,953230 £143,995197
Terraced £129,458188 £126,032210 £124,589190 £122,160183
Flats £95,08143 £92,19443 £85,33660 £92,92743