The postcode LS26 8HQ is located in Wakefield, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LS26 8HQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
LS26 8HQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of LS26 8HQ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to LS26 8HQ is Castle Gate which is centered 192 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lee Moor Lane Coney Warren Ln and is 600 m away. The closest railway station is Outwood Rail Station, 2.93 km away.
The closest primary school to LS26 8HQ (for ages 11 and under) is Kingsland Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on March 22, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Royds Academy.
The local pub for residents of LS26 8HQ is Oulton And Woodlesford Sports And Social Club and is 1.98 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on July 10, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Lucky Choice and is 2.2 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on May 1, 2019.
Policing for LS26 8HQ is covered by the West Yorkshire police force association and Wakefield District is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to LS26 8HQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to LS26 8HQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode LS26 8HQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from LS26 8HQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Primary School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (March 22, 2018) | 1.14 km |
| Royds Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 1.31 km | |
| Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 1.58 km |
| Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 1.71 km |
| Carlton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.86 km |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 17, 2013) | 1.98 km |
| Rodillian Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 2.03 km |
| Rothwell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 10, 2018) | 2.11 km |
| Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 28, 2020) | 2.35 km |
| Robin Hood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 2.64 km |
| Rooks Nest Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.76 km | |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 2.97 km |
| Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 3, 2019) | 3 km |
| Oulton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 16, 2019) | 3.08 km |
| Victoria Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 21, 2018) | 3.09 km |
| Cockburn Haigh Road Academy | Academy | 3-7 | 3.17 km | |
| Martin Frobisher Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (October 18, 2007) | 3.28 km |
| Outwood Grange Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 9, 2012) | 3.52 km |
| Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-7 | Outstanding (November 18, 2021) | 3.59 km |
| Thorpe Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 3.61 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LS26 8HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Revive | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2016 | 1.18 km | |
| Swithens Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 6, 2019 | 1.24 km | |
| Royds School Food Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2019 | 1.31 km | |
| Catering Leeds (Rothwell St Marys Primary) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2019 | 1.98 km | |
| Oulton And Woodlesford Sports And Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 10, 2018 | 1.98 km | |
| Oulton Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2019 | 1.98 km | |
| Rothwell Sports Centre | Exempt July 27, 2009 | 1.98 km | |
| Oulton Hall Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 2.07 km | |
| Mulgrave House Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 9, 2019 | 2.09 km | |
| Aldi Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2020 | 2.11 km | |
| Rothwell Athletic Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2001 | 2.16 km | |
| Leeds South And East Food Bank | Awaiting Inspection | 2.16 km | |
| Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2019 | 2.2 km | |
| Dill And Bay Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2019 | 2.2 km | |
| Lucky Choice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 1, 2019 | 2.2 km | |
| The British Oak | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 22, 2001 | 2.2 km | |
| Windmill Youth Club | Exempt November 24, 2009 | 2.2 km | |
| Rothwell WMC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2016 | 2.28 km | |
| Church Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 2.31 km | |
| Tina's Tots Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2019 | 2.31 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LS26 8HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Lee Moor Lane Coney Warren Ln | 600 m | |
| Lee Moor Lane Coney Warren Ln | 611 m | |
| Lee Moor Rd Moorlands Place | 651 m | |
| Lee Moor Rd Moorlands Place | 660 m | |
| Common Side Road Fenton Rd | 752 m | |
| Outwood Rail Station | 2.93 km | |
| Outwood Rail Station | 2.95 km | |
| Outwood Rail Station | 2.97 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LS26 8HQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Bushy Cliffe Wood | 1.03 km | |
| Springs Wood | 1.1 km | |
| Canal Hill | 1.39 km | |
| Swithen's Plantation | 1.64 km | |
| Robinson's Plantation | 1.75 km | |
| Lofthouse Hill | 1.99 km | |
| Bottom Boat Reach | 2.02 km | |
| Home Crofts | 2.24 km | |
| Moss Carr Wood | 2.27 km | |
| Gravel Pit Wood | 2.38 km | |
| Church Plantation | 2.46 km | |
| Beeston Wood | 2.62 km | |
| Clumpcliffe Covert | 2.64 km | |
| The Rookery | 2.64 km | |
| Birkwood Hill | 2.65 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.72775700 |
| Longitude | -1.47127300 |
| OS Easting | 434982 |
| OS Northing | 0425836 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Morley and Outwood |
| Electoral Ward | Stanley and Outwood East |
| Local Authority District | Wakefield |
| Region / Government Office Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| European Electoral Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Leeds City Region Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | West Yorkshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000036 |
| Travel To Work Area | Wakefield and Castleford |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Wakefield District |
| Cancer Alliance | West Yorkshire and Harrogate |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
West Yorkshire and Harrogate (Health and Care Partnership) |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Wakefield CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural life |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33012573 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wakefield 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wakefield 007A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B1 |