WF2 6LY is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WF2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6LY) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case WF which means Wakefield.
- Postal District. In our case WF2.
- Postal Sector. In our case WF2 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LY.
The regional mail center for the post area WF is the Yorkshire Distribution Centre, which is located at Silkstone House, Express Way, Wakefield Europort, NORMANTON, WF6 2XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the WF2 6LY postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WAKEFIELD DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WF2 6LY postcode have the street address of Brooklands Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WF2 6LY postcode is home to a bustling 70 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WAKEFIELD within the old postal county of Yorkshire.
WF2 6LY is within the village of Walton.
The WF2 6LY postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WF2 6LY are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced.
Most properties in WF2 6LY are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for WF2 6LY
| Latitude | 53.650320265 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.45661317509 |
Weather Forecast for WF2 6LY
Tue 7th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Wed 8th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 9.00% | S 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | W 7 mph |
Thu 9th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | W 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | W 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | W 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 4.00% | W 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 4 mph |
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | W 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | N 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 5.00% | S 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 8.00% | S 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 4 mph |
Sat 11th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 2.00% | S 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 3.00% | S 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 4.00% | S 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 4.00% | S 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | S 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WF2 6LY Postcode?
Download Speeds For WF2 6LY
| Average Mbps | 51.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 62.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.910 |
WF2 6LY has an average download speed of 51.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,552 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
28% of postcodes (332,666) have slower broadband speeds.
72% of postcodes (850,423) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WF2 6LY
| Average Mbps | 13.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
WF2 6LY has an average upload speed of 13.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,409 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
48% of postcodes (568,608) have slower upload speeds.
51% of postcodes (604,624) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WF2 6LY Postcode
England Primary Schools
Crofton Infant School
Address: Crofton Infant School, High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NG
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01924864711
Crofton Infant School
Address: Crofton Infant School, High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NG
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact:
Crofton Junior School
Address: Crofton Junior School, Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1HJ
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01924863981
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Address: Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School, Shay Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NN
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01924862600
Walton Primary Academy
Address: Walton Primary Academy, The Grove, Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6LD
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01924255960
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School
Address: Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School, Barnsley Road, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6AS
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01924303525
England Secondary Schools
Crofton Academy
Address: Crofton Academy, High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01924862985
St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Address: St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy, Barnsley Road, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6EQ
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01924303545
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WF2 6LY
R S NICHOLSON'S DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 27 HIGH STREET, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1NF
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
SANDAL DENTAL CARE
Address: SANDAL HEALTH CENTRE, ASDALE ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 7JE
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
SPACE DENTAL
Address: INTERNATIONAL HOUSE, TURNER WAY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 8EF
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: http: HTTPS://SPACEDENTAL.CO.UK/
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: STRATFORD HOUSE, 25 MILL LANE, RYHILL, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 2AL
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 39-41 PETERSON ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 4DU
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
QUEEN STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 5-13 QUEEN STREET, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1JR
Distance: 2.83 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WF2 6LY
LO'S PHARMACY
Address: 45-49 HIGH STREET, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WF4 1NG
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 862445
LO'S PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 7 SANDAL CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE, ASDALE ROAD, SANDAL, WAKEFIELD, WF2 7JE
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 255007
WELL
Address: 213 BARNSLEY ROAD, SANDAL, WAKEFIELD, WF1 5NU
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 255273
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDALE ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 7EQ
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 241800
BELLE ISLE PHARMACY
Address: BELLE ISLE HEALTH PARK, PORTOBELLO ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 5PN
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 382030
LO'S PHARMACY
Address: CHAPELTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE, STANDBRIDGE LANE, WAKEFIELD, WF2 7GP
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 254129
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WF2 6LY
4620 WAKEFIELD
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, ASDALE ROAD, DURKAR, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 7EQ
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
TRINITY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: THORNHILL STREET, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1PG
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: :
MCCORMACK OPTICIANS LTD (WAKEFIELD)
Address: RYECROFT PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, MADELEY ROAD, HAVERCROFT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 2QG
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: :
J R MORTON (WAKEFIELD)
Address: 24-25 THE SPRINGS, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 1QA
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: :
WHITE ROSE OPTICAL
Address: 11 WESTGATE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 1JZ
Distance: 2.80 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS - WAKEFIELD (NORTHGATE)
Address: 1 NORTHGATE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 1HE
Distance: 2.81 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WF2 6LY
CROFTON AND SHARLSTON MED PRAC
Address: SLACK LANE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1HJ
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 862621
SANDAL CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ASDALE ROAD, SANDAL, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 7JE
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
WAKEFIELD LVS - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SANDAL CASTLE CENTRE, ASDALE ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WF2 7JE
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
MAYBUSH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BELLE ISLE HEALTH PARK, PORTOBELLO ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 5PN
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 334451
SHARLSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CLIFTON ROAD, SHARLSTON COMMON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1AF
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: :
CHAPELTHORPE
Address: STANDBRIDGE LANE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 7GP
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 669080
Transport Links near WF2 6LY
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WF2 6LY
- Sandal & Agbrigg
Sandl & Agbrigg station, Agbrigg Road, Sandal, West Yorkshire, WF2 6ABDistance: 2.13 milesDriving Time: 4.80 minutes - Wakefield Kirkgate
Wakefield Kirkgate station, Monk Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4ELDistance: 3.49 milesDriving Time: 7.06 minutes - Streethouse
Streethouse station, Whinney Lane, Streethouse, West Yorkshire, WF7 6UJDistance: 3.81 milesDriving Time: 7.61 minutes - Wakefield Westgate
Wakefield Westgate station, Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QNDistance: 4.19 milesDriving Time: 8.19 minutes - Fitzwilliam
Fitzwilliam station, Railway Terrace, Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire, WF9 5DADistance: 5.41 milesDriving Time: 10.16 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WF2 6LY
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WF2 6LY
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WF2 6LY Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Hemsworth Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Jon Trickett |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the WF2 6LY Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Wakefield District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Wakefield District at the following link Wakefield District.How much is the Council Tax?
Wakefield District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Wakefield District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the WF2 6LY Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Wakefield council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries and local historyHouse Sales in WF2 6LY
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £142,800 | £142,800 | £142,800 | 1 |
| 2019 | £67,000 | £67,000 | £67,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £140,000 | £155,000 | £147,500 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the WF2 6LY Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WF2 6LY Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Sandal Castle Centre, Asdale Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 7JE | 2.66 miles | Directions from WF2 6LY to Aldi |
| Asda, Asdale Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 7EQ | 2.97 miles | Directions from WF2 6LY to Asda |
| Sainsburys, Ings Road, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1RS | 4.15 miles | Directions from WF2 6LY to Sainsburys |
| Morrisons, The Garden, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1YA | 4.27 miles | Directions from WF2 6LY to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Kirkgate, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1HX | 4.33 miles | Directions from WF2 6LY to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WF2 6LY Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Calder Park, Wakefield, WF2 7BL | 2.78 miles | Directions from WF2 6LY to Calder Park |
| Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm, Wakefield, WF1 1QR | 2.85 miles | Directions from WF2 6LY to Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm |
| 1 Herriot Way, Wakefield, WF1 2PT | 3.90 miles | Directions from WF2 6LY to 1 Herriot Way |
| Woolley Edge M1(sth), Wakefield, WF4 4LQ | 4.12 miles | Directions from WF2 6LY to Woolley Edge M1(sth) |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE | 2.68 miles | Directions from WF2 6LY to McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE |
| McDonald's, Dewsbury Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9BY | 3.41 miles | Directions from WF2 6LY to McDonald's, Dewsbury Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9BY |
| McDonald's, Snow Hill Way, WAKEFIELD, WF1 2UZ | 3.83 miles | Directions from WF2 6LY to McDonald's, Snow Hill Way, WAKEFIELD, WF1 2UZ |
| McDonald's, Old Mill Lane, BARNSLEY, S71 1LN | 6.23 miles | Directions from WF2 6LY to McDonald's, Old Mill Lane, BARNSLEY, S71 1LN |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Peel Avenue, WAKEFIELD, WF2 7BL | 2.76 miles | Directions from WF2 6LY to KFC Wakefield - Calder Park |
| KFC, Westgate Retail & Leisure Park, Ings Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SD | 2.83 miles | Directions from WF2 6LY to KFC Wakefield - Westgate Retail Park |
| KFC, Wakefield Road, BARNSLEY, S71 1NG | 5.71 miles | Directions from WF2 6LY to KFC Barnsley - Wakefield Road |
| KFC, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA | 6.25 miles | Directions from WF2 6LY to KFC Glasshoughton - Colorado Way |
| KFC, Cornmarket, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ | 6.51 miles | Directions from WF2 6LY to KFC Pontefract - Cornmarket |