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Wakefield, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Wakefield is a large city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 109,766. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
109,766 Population 840/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
45.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$43,688 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,688 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$247,510 home value, $1,092/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population109,766
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density840/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 5%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,688
Per Capita$43,688
Unemployment4.9%

Housing

B
Home Value$247,510
Rent$1,092
Ownership63.4%
Housing Units43,906

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain45.8 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+40.6%

Community

Population109,766
Population Density840 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates53.6833°, -1.4977°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation45.8 inches (1,163 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.1 inches (36 cm)
Median Household Income$43,688
Median Age41.5 years

About Wakefield

Wakefield is a large city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 109,766. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Wakefield has a population of 109,766 with a density of 840 people per square mile, spread across 130.7 square miles. The median age is 41.5 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly White (5.2%), with 4.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.8% of residents. 4.1% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 6.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

109,766
Total Population
840
People / sq mi
41.5yrs
Median Age
7% above United Kingdom avg
130.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.8%
19% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 6.2%

Social Characteristics

Wakefield vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Wakefield is $43,688, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,688 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $840, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 125 business establishments, including 35 restaurants. 22.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Wakefield vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$43,688
42% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$43,688
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)125

Business (County)

Restaurants35
Healthcare8
Retail2

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone56.0%
Public Transit4.8%
Work from Home22.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Wakefield is $247,510, 12% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,092 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 63.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 43,906 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$247,510
12% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,092
6% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.4%
Owner-Occupied63.4%
Renter-Occupied36.6%
Housing Units43,906

Property Tax

Climate in Wakefield

Wakefield has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 803 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.5°C / 38°F -3.6° / 11.3° 53.5
Feb 5.4°C / 42°F -2.6° / 14° 63.9
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F -2.3° / 16.4° 55.2
Apr 7.9°C / 46°F -1.5° / 18.5° 36.1
May 11.7°C / 53°F 2.9° / 21.5° 57.5
Jun 14.7°C / 58°F 5.8° / 26° 68.1
Jul 16.6°C / 62°F 8.1° / 28.6° 78.3
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 7.9° / 26.8° 54.4
Sep 14°C / 57°F 4.6° / 24.7° 72.6
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F 2.1° / 18.4° 103.9
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F -1.8° / 14.4° 74.6
Dec 4.7°C / 40°F -2.6° / 12.1° 85.2
Wakefield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area130.7 sq mi (338.6 km²)
Population Density840/sq mi
Coordinates53.6833°N, 1.4977°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 83 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 137 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 53 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 102 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 103 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 50 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 130 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 118 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 41 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 113 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 55 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 65 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 117 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 118 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 49 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 36 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 131 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 89 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 101 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Wakefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.8").

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24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28% below the national average of 33.7%. 40.6% have completed high school. 8 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.3%
28% below United Kingdom avg
High School+40.6%
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density840/sq mi
Total Area130.7 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities8
Restaurants35
Retail Stores2

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone56.0%
Public Transit4.8%
Work from Home22.5%

Schools in Wakefield

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
Wakefield Girls' High School
Trinity Academy Cathedral
Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Meadowcroft School
Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School
St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School
The Works Meadowcroft School
Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
St Michael's CofE Academy
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Outwood Academy City Fields
Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Methodist VC Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Sandal Magna Community Academy
Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
Newton Hill Community School
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Radio Stations near Wakefield

41 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Heart South Wales adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Cymru bilingual, contemporary AAC 48 kbps
HearMe - Classic Hard Rock classic hard rock MP3
BBC Radio Wales (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
Rotherham Radio MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru (128k) entertainment, music UNKNOWN
broradio community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
ARP Radio dub, dub techno MP3 320 kbps
The British Home Front Radio Service MP3 128 kbps
Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) MP3 128 kbps
Yo1 Radio MP3 192 kbps
Past Perfect Radio 20s AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Camarthenshire local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
Heart North Wales local news, music MP3 128 kbps
Nation Radio Wales contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
Hear Me - top pop pop, pop music MP3
Powerhouse Radio christian, christian contemporary MP3
Tempo 107.4 FM MP3 128 kbps
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
Jorvik Radio AAC 320 kbps
HearMe - trance trance MP3
Sine FM MP3
University Radio York MP3 48 kbps
HWD Hospital Radio AAC+ 112 kbps
SMILE RADIO MP3 128 kbps
Rhubarb Radio local radio, music MP3 160 kbps
Drystone Radio MP3
Revolution Radio Online AAC 320 kbps
Doncaster Radio MP3 192 kbps
Erewash Sound MP3
North Derbyshire Radio classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Sheffield Live! community radio, sheffield MP3 128 kbps
Mondo Radio community radio, variety MP3 96 kbps
Dragon Radio pop MP3 128 kbps
Heart West Wales commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
Moorlands Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Wakefield

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbey House Museum
Bagshaw Museum and Wilton Park
Bolling Hall Museum
Bradford Industrial Museum
Cannon Hall
Castleford Forum Museum
Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum
Colton Medieval Village
Cooper Art Gallery
De Morgan Museum
Dewsbury Bus Museum
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre
Fulneck Moravian Museum
Horsforth Museum
Leeds City Museum
Leeds Industrial Museum
Leeds Museums Discovery Centre
M&S Company Archive: Marks in Time
Maurice Dobson Museum
Mental Health Muesum
Middleton Railway Museum
Pontefract Museum
Royal Armouries
Second World War Experience Centre
Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre
South Yorkshire Transport Museum
South Yorkshire Transport Trust
Temple Newsam House
Thackray Medical Museum
The Ron Kitching Library
Wagon Hoist Mini Musem
Wakefield Museum
West Yorkshire History Centre
Worsbrough Mill Museum
Wortley Top Forge
Yorkshire Cricket Museum

Libraries in Wakefield

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Almondbury Library0.0
Andrew Kean Learning Centre0.0
Armley leeds council office0.0
Armley leeds council office0.0
Armley leeds council office0.0
Armley One Stop Centre0.0
Batley Library0.0
Beeston Library0.0
Beeston Library0.0
Belle Isle Library0.0
Belle Isle Library0.0
Birstall Library and Information Centre0.0
Boston Spa Library0.0
Bramley Library0.0
Brotherton Library0.0
Calverley Library0.0
Castleford Library0.0
Chapel Allerton Public Library0.0
Chapel Allerton Public Library0.0
Chapeltown Library0.0
Chapeltown Library0.0
Chapeltown Library0.0
Cleckheaton Library0.0
Compton Centre Library0.0
Compton Centre Library0.0
Crossgates Library0.0
Cudworth Library0.0
Darfield Library0.0
Denby Dale Community Library0.0
Dewsbury Library Hub0.0
Dewsbury Road Library0.0
Dewsbury Road Library0.0
Dodworth Library0.0
Drighlington Meeting Hall & Library0.0
East Bowling Library0.0
East Bowling Library0.0
Ecclesfield Library0.0
Eccleshill Library0.0
Eccleshill Library0.0
Edward Boyle Library0.0
Farsley Library0.0
Featherstone Library and Community Centre0.0
Garforth Library & One Stop Centre0.0
Gildersome Library0.0
Gildersome Library0.0
Gildersome Library0.0
Greasbrough Library0.0
Greenwood Centre0.0
Guiseley Library0.0
Guiseley Library0.0
Halton Library0.0
Health Sciences Library0.0
Heckmondwike Library0.0
Hemsworth Library0.0
Holt Park Library0.0
Holt Park Library0.0
Horbury Library0.0
Horsforth Library0.0
Hoyland Library0.0
Hunslet Library0.0
Idle Library & Information Centre0.0
Idle Library & Information Centre0.0
Kimberworth Library0.0
Kimberworth Library0.0
Kippax Library0.0
Kirkburton Library0.0
Laidlaw Library0.0
Leeds Central Library0.0
Leeds Central Library0.0
Leeds Conservatoire Library0.0
Leeds Conservatoire Library0.0
Library and Community Hub0.0
Library and Community Hub0.0
Library and Information Centre0.0
Library@The Lightbox0.0
Mapplewell and Staincross Library0.0
Menston Library0.0
Methely Library0.0
Mexborough Library0.0
Middleton Library0.0
Middleton Library0.0
Mini library0.0
Mini library0.0
Mirfield Library0.0
Moor Allerton Library0.0
Morley Library0.0
Morley Library0.0
Normanton Library0.0
Oakwood Library0.0
Oakwood Library0.0
Otley Library0.0
Penistone Library0.0
Polish Library0.0
Pontefract Library0.0
Pudsey Library0.0
Rawdon Library0.0
Rawmarsh Community Library0.0
Richmond Hill Rec Hall & library0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Royston Library0.0
Sandal Library0.0
Scholes library0.0
Seacroft Library0.0
Seacroft Library0.0
Shadwell Independent Library0.0
Sherburn-in-Elmet Library0.0
South Elmsall Library0.0
St James's Hospital Library0.0
Stanley Library0.0
Stocksbridge Library0.0
Swinton Community Library0.0
Tadcaster Library0.0
The British Library Document Supply Centre0.0
The Leeds Library0.0
The Leeds Library0.0
Thorpe Hesley Library0.0
Thorpe Hesley Library0.0
Upton Library0.0
Valley Gardens Pop Up Library0.0
Wakefield One0.0
Walton Community Library0.0
Wath upon Dearne Community Library0.0
Wetherby Library0.0
Whinmoor Library0.0
Wombwell Library0.0
Worsbrough Library0.0
Yeadon Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wakefield

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barnsley Markets
Birstall Market Place
Castleford Market Hall
Chapeltown Market
Cleckheaton Farmers' Market
Dewsbury Market
Hoyland Market
Leeds Kirkgate Market (Indoor)
Leeds Kirkgate Market (Outdoor)
Meat And Fish Market
Mexborough Market
Middleage Market
Morley Market
Ossett Market Place
Ossett Outdoor and Flea Market
Otley Market Square
Penistone Market
Pontefract Market Hall
Pontefract Outdoor Market
Pudsey Market
South Elmsall Market

Hotels in Wakefield

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank House Hotel
Campanile Hotel
Citilodge Hotel
Holiday Inn Express
Premier Inn Wakefield City North
York House Hotel

Restaurants in Wakefield

55 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aagrah
Amaan's Restaurant
Aya
Bella Roma
Bengal Palace
Big Dukes BBQ
Buffalo Bobs
Corarima
Country Kitchen
Dolce Vita
Dosa Village
Estabulo Rodizio Bar & Grill
Favela Brazillian Grill
Fieldhead Restaurant
Fino
Freshco Turkish
Gaskell's Restaurant
Gyros Bros
Gyros Bros Bar & Grill
Habibi's Chicken
Harry's Fish and Chips
Hi Sushi
Icmeler
Iris
Jose's Tapas Restaurant
Just Thai
Kashmiri Aroma
Keg & Kitchen
Kurdistan Restaurant
LaLa's
Lotus
Mimi K Sushi
Mumbai Lounge
Nando's
Olive and Meze
Panda Mami
Pizza Hut
Pot Pot
Prego Pizzeria
Qubana
Robatary
Royal Spice
Rustico
San Leos Restaurant
Smokehouse
Sofra Turkish Grill
Syhiba Restaurant
Tanvi's Indian Cuisine
TeT
Thai & Pie 4U
The Pizza Yard
The Wetherby Whaler
Tiny Idea
Toby Carvery
Yorkshire Deli and Pizza Bar

Cafes in Wakefield

66 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ace Catering
Al's
Bakes By Vanilla Bean
Barkley & Co
Bob & Berts
Brew Avenue
Cafe 19
Cafe 19
Cafe On The Moor
Caffè Nero
Captain Fish
Coffee Club
Compass Cafe
Costa
Costa
Costa
Costa
Costa
Cozy Corner Cafe
Create Cafe
Dungeons & Donuts
Eats
Esquires
Foundation
Grind
Grind
Grind Melt
Heath Tea Rooms
Inspiring Community CIC
Kraft Koffee
Marmalade On The Square
Mocca Moocho
Morrisons Cafe
Muffin Break
MY Coffee Shop
Neptune Diner
Oasis Canteen
Pinderfields Staff and Visitor Coffee Bar
Recent
Rita's Sandwich Bar and Cafe
Ruby Lou's
Sandal Castle Cafe
Socialicious
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks
Stork Lodge Tea Rooms
Subs & Suds
Supasnax
Sweet Sensation Creamery
Taste Buds
The Cabin
The Coffee House
The Conservatory
The Hepworth Cafe
The Oasis Cafe
The Spring Cafe
Thornes Lane Cafe
Throwback Coffee House
Time to Eat Cafe
Trinity Park Hub
Trinity Treats
Wakefield Cathedral Coffee Shop
YMCA WYAC Community Cafe
Zelig Catering

Cinemas in Wakefield

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cineworld
Reel Cinema

Theatres in Wakefield

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St Austin's Theatre
Theatre Royal Wakefield

Castles in Wakefield

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sandal Castle

Clinics in Wakefield

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baby Ultrasound Clinic
NHS Breast Screening
NHS Wakefield Community Diagnostic Clinic
Novaderm
Wakefield Eye Clinic
West Yorkshire Police Occupational Health

Dentists in Wakefield

10 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

{my}dentist
Bupa Dental Care
mydentist
Newstead House Dental Clinic
Poldent
St Michaels Orthodontics
The Mount Dental Practice
Tovey and Little
Trinity House Orthodontics
Wrenthorpe Dental Care

Veterinaries in Wakefield

5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Calder Vets
Castle View Vets
Chantry Vets
Vets4Pets
Vets4Pets

Train Stations in Wakefield

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sandal and Agbrigg
Wakefield Kirkgate
Wakefield Westgate

Bus Stations in Wakefield

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wakefield Bus Station

Gas Stations in Wakefield

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Co-op
EG On the Move
Fall Ings Service Station
JET
Morrisons
Sainsbury's
Stanley Service Station
Total Energies

Banks in Wakefield

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Halifax
HSBC UK
Lloyds Bank
Nationwide
NatWest
Santander
TSB
Virgin Money
Yorkshire Building Society

Shopping Malls in Wakefield

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Ridings Centre
Trinity Walk Shopping Centre

Gyms in Wakefield

6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bannatynes
GB #435143102
Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing
Pure Gym
The Gym
Utopia Active

Golf Courses in Wakefield

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Normanton Golf Club
Thornes Park Pitch and Putt

Breweries in Wakefield

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Acorn Brewery
Amity Brew Co
Amity Brew Co
Amity Brew Co
Anthology Brewing Company
Anthology Brewing Company
Arthington Brewery (area)
Arthington Brewery (area)
Briscoe's Brewery
Chantry Brewery
Chin Chin Brewing Company
DMC Brewery
DMC Brewery
Frisky Bear Brewing Co
Frisky Bear Brewing Co
HB Clark And Co Ltd
Hilltop Brewery Tap
Horbury Ales
Horsforth Brewery
Horsforth Brewery
Horsforth Brewery
Jolly Boys' Brewery
Kibble Brewery
Kirkstall Brewery
Leeds Brewery
Leeds Brewery
Legitimate Industries
Legitimate Industries
Luddite Brewing Co
Meanwood Brewery
Meanwood Brewery
Morton Collins Brewing Co
Nailmaker Brewing
Northern Monk - Sydenham Road
Northern Monk Refectory LDS
Northern Monk Refectory LDS
Ossett Brewery
Pig Love Brewery
Pig Love Brewery
Ridgeside Brewery
Shadow Brewing
Small World Beers
Springwell - North Brewing Co
Springwell - North Brewing Co
Sunbeam Ales
Sunbeam Ales
Sunbeam Ales
Tarn 51
Tartarus Beers
The Old Flax Store
Thomas Fawcett
Tigertops Brewery
Wetherby Brew Co
Wilde Child Brewing Co
Wilde Child Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Wakefield

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Wakefield

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Leeds East AirportMedium Airport
RAF LeemingMedium Airport
RAF TopcliffeMedium Airport
Acaster Malbis AirstripSmall Airport
Askern AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagby Thirsk AirfieldSmall Airport
Bankwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite AirfieldSmall Airport
Birchwood Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Birds Edge AirstripSmall Airport
Boon Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Breighton AirfieldSmall Airport
Bridge Cottage AirstripSmall Airport
Burn AirfieldSmall Airport
Butterfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Calton Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Camphill AirfieldSmall Airport
Caunton AirfieldSmall Airport
Cliffe AirstripSmall Airport
Coal Aston AirfieldSmall Airport
Crosland Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Darley Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Darlton Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Dishforth Village AirfieldSmall Airport
Elvington AirfieldSmall Airport
Felixkirk AirstripSmall Airport
Finningley Village AirstripSmall Airport
Forwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Full Sutton AirfieldSmall Airport
Garforth AirstripSmall Airport
Gilrudding Grange AirstripSmall Airport
Grange Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Haxey AirstripSmall Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster AirfieldSmall Airport
Headon Microlight AirfieldSmall Airport
Holly Meadow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Howden AirstripSmall Airport
Hutton Grange Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Jericho Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lodge Field House AirstripSmall Airport
Melrose Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Netherthorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
North Rigton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Onecoat Morridge AirstripSmall Airport
Oxenhope AirfieldSmall Airport
Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Park Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Pocklington AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Wakefield

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dewsbury Road Post Office
East Moor Post Office
Kirkgate Post Office
New Scarborough Post Office
Sandal Post Office
Windhill Road Post Office

Treatment Centers in Wakefield

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AshField Medical Clinic
BUPA
Cygnet Pindar Rehabilitation Centre
Jamie Bell Physio
Leeds Private Trichology Clinic
Maywa Clinic
St George's Medical Centre
The Whitehall Clinic
Woodsley Road Health Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wakefield

34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abu Bakr Siddique Masjid
Al Markaz Ul Islami
Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Andrew and St Mary with St Swithun
Church of St Peter The Apostle
Destiny Christian Church
English Martyrs Church
First Church Of Christ, Scientist
Flanshaw United Reformed Church
Friends Meeting House
Jamia Mosque
Jamia Sawafia Mosque
Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses
Madina Masjid
Markazi Jamia Masjid
Masjid Zakariya
New Life Christian Centre
Saint Helens
Salvation Army
Sandal Methodist Church
St Austin's RC Church
St Catherine's Church & Centre
St James Church
St John's Church
St Michael's Church
Trinity Methodist Church
Wakefield Baptist Church
Wakefield Cathedral
Wakefield Central Mosque
Wakefield Elim Community Church
Wakefield Evangelical Free Church
Wakefield Spiritualist Church
West Wakefield Methodist Church
Westgate Chapel (Unitarian)

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UFO Sightings
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

Around Wakefield

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 58
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 6
Restaurants 35
Cafes 54
Bars 19
Supermarkets 2
Banks 6
Museums 2
Hotels 1
Libraries 1
Parks 71
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Wakefield

51 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (9)
  • • Carlton Main Brickworks SSSI
  • • Ferrybridge Henge
  • • Horbury Quarry
  • • Ice house (remains)
  • • Iron Age site
  • + 4 more
🏰 Castles (2)
  • • Pontefract Castle
  • • Rothwell Castle Ruins
🖼️ Galleries (6)
  • • Burley Banksy Art
  • • Emett Machine Exhibition
  • • Kingswear Gallery
  • • Leeds Art Gallery
  • • Red Box Gallery
  • + 1 more
⛰️ Peaks (7)
  • • Brandy Carr Hill
  • • Deffer Hill
  • • Dog Kennel Hill
  • • Dunstan Hills
  • • Emley Moor
  • + 2 more
🏛️ Ruins (25)
  • • Chapel
  • • Constable's Tower
  • • Dame Mary Bolles Water Tower
  • • Darton ROC Post
  • • East Gawber Hall Colliery Fanhouse
  • + 20 more
🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Go Ape - Treetop Adventure
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Woolley Edge

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wakefield

What is the population of Wakefield?

Wakefield has a population of 109,766 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 840 people per square mile, spread across 130.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

Is Wakefield expensive to live in?

The median household income is $43,688, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $247,510 (12% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,092 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wakefield?

Wakefield has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.8 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Wakefield?

Wakefield has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $840. There are 125 business establishments in the area, including 35 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Wakefield?

The median home value in Wakefield is $247,510. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,092. The homeownership rate is 63.4%.

How are the schools in Wakefield?

24.3% of adults in Wakefield hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.6% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Wakefield?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Wakefield is 5.2% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 4.7% Asian. 93.8% of residents speak only English at home. 4.1% of the population are military veterans. 6.6% of residents have a disability.

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