Area Guide For WF1 5BG

When it comes to housing in the WF1 5BG area, the number of houses Owned (no mortgage) are 101, while those Owned (with mortgage) are 111. There are around 74 Shared ownership properties, 25 Local Authority rented, 66 Housing Association rented and around 127 are Private rented.

According to our area research, you can expect to find around 46 Senior management/Professionals in the area and about 76 Junior managment/Professionals. Moreover, 77 people are Small business/Self-employed, while 165 are employed in Routine occupation and 140 are engaged in Semi-routine occupations. The number of Unemployed people on the other hand is only 156.

In WF1 5BG area, Couple with children amount to 109 while Couple without children amount to 94. The neighbourhood also has around 130 Single parent families.

Our area research further shows that the most popular activity for residents is cinema, with 100 votes. Around 105 people are DIY enthusiasts, 98 people are interested in eating out, 97 like exercise, 111 are into football and 87 are fond of gardening. 100 people also like music while 91 are into traveling.

The Daily Mirror is the most subscribed (162) newspaper in the area, followed by The Sun (126), Daily Express (85), Daily Mail (72), The Guardian (61), The Independent (38), Daily Telegraph (37) and The Times (35).

Some of the nearest services available in WF1 5BG are Architecture 1 B (Architectural Service), Crossley Spare Parts (Appliance Retailer), Wakefield Carpet & Curtain Centre (Carpet Fitter), The Harris Partnership (Architect), Michael Quinn (Plasterers), Calder Security (Security systems), Baker Furnishings (Furniture Stores), Broadhead & Son Wakefield Ltd (Carpenter), Perkin Decor Services (Interior Designers), Concept (Builder), Tommy Locksmiths (Locksmiths), Wakefield Carpet Specialists (Carpet Fitter), Scartop Pine Villages (Furniture Stores), The Carpet Loft (Carpet Fitter), G M T Ltd (Window Replacement & Glaziers), A Local Plumber (Plumbers), Andy Access Locksmiths Wakefield (Locksmiths), Sash Curtain Makers Ltd (Curtain Supplier), John Turner (Painters & Decorators), W F Clover & Son Ltd (Builder), Oyzer Plumbing & Electrical (Plumbers), S P Roofing Wakefield Ltd (Roofing Contractors), Gough & Norris Construction Ltd (Builder), Sandal Carpets (Carpet Fitter), 24hr Locksmiths in Wakefield (Locksmiths), M K Furniture (Appliance Retailer), Screwfix (DIY Shop), N C Construction Yorkshire Ltd (Builder), G Wilcox & Sons (Carpenter), Alben Electrical Services (Electronic Shop), Global Carpets (Carpet Fitter), Brighthouse (Electrician), Wytek Electrical & Mechanical Contractor Ltd (Electronic Shop), Martin Textiles (Curtain Supplier), Ingham (Plumbers), Aceward (Builder), Grass Concrete Ltd (Paving Contractors), Howdens Joinery Co (Kitchen Designers & Installers), Harry Briggs & Sons (Builder), A B Electrical (Electronic Shop), Dayle C Handforth (Carpenters & Joiners), Plumbcare Yorkshire Ltd (Plumbers), I & D Electrical Ltd (Electronic Shop), Tubs & Taps (Bathroom Designer), West Yorkshire Windows (Double Glazing Installer), N M Plumbing & Gas Services (Plumbers), Ian Townend (Carpenters & Joiners), Wakefield Locksmiths (Locksmiths), Jonathan Tallant (Carpet Cleaner), Locksmiths of Wakefield 24hr (Locksmiths), Space Building Solutions (Builder), G C Decor (Painters & Decorators) and Sema4radio (Electrician).

WF1 5BG has access to various means of transportation including tube, bus and ferry ports. Nearest tube stations include . There is also easy access to airports like Manchester International Airport, Robin Hood Airport, Leeds Bradford International Airport then there are ferry ports that can be used to get by e.g. Hull Ferry Terminal, Transporter Bridge South Side, Heysham Ferry Terminal.

Close access to schools is most important factor in decision making for parents when buying any property. WF1 5BG has many primary, secondary and private schools to choose from including primary schools like Sandal Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School, Castle Grove Infant School, Wakefield Sandal Magna Junior and Infants School. Some of the secondary schools include Cathedral Academy, Wakefield City Academy, St Thomas A Becket Catholic College. Then there are others like Wakefield Girls' High School, Pinderfields Hospital School, Silcoates School.