Wakefield · WF1

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Covering Alverthorpe, Eastmoor, Kirkthorpe, Outwood, Wakefield City Centre, including Crofton, Ryhill & Walton, Normanton, Stanley & Outwood East. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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WF1 (Alverthorpe) in a nutshell

WF1 covers Alverthorpe, Eastmoor, Kirkthorpe, Outwood, Wakefield City Centre, in Wakefield. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for WF1

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Wakefield council area

WF1 is in Wakefield's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

WF1 stretches across Crofton, Ryhill & Walton, Normanton, Stanley & Outwood East and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'WF1', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Own your home? This is for you too.

It's not just for landlords. Homeowners and buyers use these checks for peace of mind too.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Wakefield: 57.8% owner-occupied
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Wakefield page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does WF1 cover?

WF1 (Alverthorpe, Eastmoor, Kirkthorpe, Outwood, Wakefield City Centre) includes the wards of Crofton, Ryhill & Walton, Normanton, Stanley & Outwood East, Wakefield East, Wakefield North, Wakefield South, Wakefield West, Wrenthorpe & Outwood West (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to WF1?

Neighbouring districts include WF2 (Kirkhamgate), WF4 (Crigglestone), WF3 (East Ardsley), WF5 (Gawthorpe) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering WF1 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in WF1?

About 14,973 households and 34,128 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,256 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is WF1 in?

WF1 sits in Wakefield (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Normanton and Hemsworth, Ossett and Denby Dale, Wakefield and Rothwell.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
WF1 1
Areas covered
Alverthorpe, Eastmoor, Kirkthorpe, Outwood, Wakefield City Centre 2
Active postcodes
1,256 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
14,973 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
34,128 2
Electoral wards
Crofton, Ryhill & Walton, Normanton, Stanley & Outwood East, Wakefield East, Wakefield North, Wakefield South, Wakefield West, Wrenthorpe & Outwood West 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Normanton and Hemsworth, Ossett and Denby Dale, Wakefield and Rothwell 4
Local authority
Wakefield 4
Households privately renting (Wakefield built-up area)
17.4% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.