Categories in Wakefield
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wakefield
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 630 | 30 years |
| Shopping other | 567 | 29 years |
| Corporate management | 549 | 26 years |
| Restaurants | 533 | 21 years |
| Car repair | 372 | 23 years |
| Other construction | 318 | 22 years |
| Beauty salons | 307 | 18 years |
| Construction of buildings | 300 | 27 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 263 | 22 years |
| Health and medical | 245 | 20 years |
| Real estate | 242 | 28 years |
| General contractors | 237 | 27 years |
| Hairdressers | 230 | 18 years |
| Electrical installation | 228 | 22 years |
Wakefield Facts
| Area | 48.3 km² |
| Population | 93,980 |
| Male Population | 46,737 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 47,243 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +2.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.9% |
| Median Age | 40.2 years (Male: 39.7, Female: 40.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $38,385 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 1924 |
| Neighborhoods | Horbury, Tingley, Lofthouse, East Ardsley, Town Centre |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 53.68331, -1.49768 |
| Postal Codes | S75, WF1, WF10, WF2, WF3, More |
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Wakefield Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 91,312 | 88,432 | 87,929 | 91,133 | 93,980 | 96,066 | 98,549 |
| Population Density | 1,892.5 / km² | 1,832.8 / km² | 1,822.4 / km² | 1,888.8 / km² | 1,947.8 / km² | 1,991 / km² | 2,042.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWakefield Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 6.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | +2.9% | +6.3% | +6.9% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wakefield Median Age
Median Age: 40.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 40.2 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Wakefield Population Density
Population Density: 1,948 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 93,980 | 48.3 km² | 1,948 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wakefield Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Wakefield
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Wakefield
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Wakefield
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Wakefield
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Wakefield
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Wakefield Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $26,683 | $28,440 | $33,456 | $36,146 | $33,264 | $34,943 | $33,842 | $38,385 |
| Total GDP | $2.1B | $2.3B | $2.7B | $2.9B | $2.8B | $3B | $3B | $3.4B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Wakefield CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 1,088,033 tn | 11.58 tn | 22,549.9 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Wakefield CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,088,033 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 22,549.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/11 | 9:03 PM | 3.6 | 55 km | 6,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/09 | 11:39 AM | 3 | 82.3 km | 15,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/08 | 1:57 PM | 3.1 | 84.3 km | 19,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/08 | 12:56 AM | 4.8 | 83.3 km | 18,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/04 | 10:17 PM | 3 | 65.4 km | 9,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/29/04 | 5:08 AM | 3.4 | 35.6 km | 12,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/03 | 7:46 PM | 3.2 | 39.2 km | 13,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/02 | 4:42 AM | 3.1 | 51.6 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/02 | 8:24 AM | 3.8 | 50.2 km | 3,700 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/02 | 1:53 AM | 3.3 | 49.3 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Wakefield
is a city in West Yorkshire, England, on the River Calder and the eastern edge of the Pennines, which had a population of 76,886 in 2001. was dubbed the "Merrie City" in the Middle Ages and in 1538 John Leland described it as, "a very quick market..
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