The UK Postcode Database

WF1 2LR

a postcode in Wakefield

Introduced in January 1980
WF1 2LR Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with WF1 2LR

Potovens Lane - 27 properties, USRN 41801502

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.7128 / 53°42'46"N

Longitude: -1.5025 / 1°30'9"W

UTM Reference: 30U 598831 5952608

OS Easting: 432933

OS Northing: 424154

OS Grid: SE329241

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR KTYH.HT

Mapcode Global: WHC9S.WYP2

Open Location Code: 9C5WPF7W+4X

Maidenhead Locator System: IO93fr91

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

  • major urban conurbation
  • a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 7b2

  • Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce
  • Young Families in Industrial Towns
  • Families and Later Life

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 13112 / 32844

  • 4th decile
  • somewhat more deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for WF1 2LR on Saturday 6 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:17
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 03:46
Sunrise 04:38
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:04
Sunset 21:31
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:22
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:51
Hours of daylight today04:08 to 22:01
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
22:01 to 04:07
Moon Phase Waning Gibbous
Moon Rises 00:08
Moon sets 09:27

For a full sun and moon calendar for WF1 2LR, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in WF1 2LR

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
16 August 2024 6a George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Other property type Freehold £175,000
5 January 2024 5 George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Semi-detached Freehold £210,000
22 December 2023 5 George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Semi-detached Freehold £193,000
9 September 2022 12 George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £152,000
23 July 2021 14a George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Semi-detached Freehold £200,000
5 October 2018 12 George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £91,000
17 March 2016 32 George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Semi-detached Freehold £128,000
18 March 2013 26 George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Semi-detached Freehold £82,500
10 March 2010 32 George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Semi-detached Freehold £100,000
8 June 2007 30 George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Semi-detached Freehold £123,000
26 January 2007 12 George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £117,000
2 July 2004 24 George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Semi-detached Freehold £94,000
1 August 2001 18 George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £57,950
22 June 2001 10 George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £45,000
19 May 2000 12 George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £37,950
17 March 2000 14 George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Semi-detached Freehold £55,000
5 March 1999 3 George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Detached Freehold £59,500
4 December 1998 5 George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Semi-detached Freehold £55,500
19 September 1997 8 George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £25,250
6 June 1997 18 George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £38,500
17 December 1996 12 George Street, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2LR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £28,500

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for WF1 2LR

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Wakefield and Rothwell

MP

Simon Lightwood Labour/Co-operative

Wakefield City Council
Metropolitan district ward

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

Councillors

Nadiah Sharp Independent

Brendan Fraser Labour

Charlie Keith Labour

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for WF1 2LR

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00059947 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01011896 Wakefield 008D Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02002445 Wakefield 008 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E05001464 Wrenthorpe and Outwood West Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E08000036 Wakefield Metropolitan Districts Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E12000003 Yorkshire and The Humber Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001560 Wakefield and Rothwell Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000010 West Yorkshire Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000283 Wakefield and Castleford Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33012574 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000062 Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 1 April 2021 BEIS
E38000190 NHS Wakefield Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 April 2015 ODS
E40000012 North East and Yorkshire NHS England Regions Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E43000299 Wakefield, unparished area Non-Civil Parished Areas Census 1 January 2024 DLUHC
E54000054 NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board Integrated Care Boards Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E56000030 West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliances Health 1 April 2020 NHS England
E63008062 Wakefield Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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