Postcode WF12 0LS (Kirklees)

Map showing WF12 0LS and nearby postcodes

The postcode WF12 0LS is located in Kirklees, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WF12 0LS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WF12 0LS is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.9 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 WF12 0LS as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.

The closest road name to WF12 0LS is Jackson's Lane which is centered 135 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Whitley Rd Jacksons Lane and is 115 m away. The closest railway station is Ravensthorpe Rail Station, 1.58 km away.

The closest primary school to WF12 0LS (for ages 11 and under) is Overthorpe CofE Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 30, 2019.

The local pub for residents of WF12 0LS is Edge Top Working Mens Club and is 154 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on March 24, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Lucky Star and is 1.04 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 15, 2019.

85.7% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 14.3% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for WF12 0LS is covered by the West Yorkshire police force association and Kirklees is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WF12 0LS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WF12 0LS, and the approximate distance away.

Jackson's Lane 135 m
Foxroyd Lane 322 m
Back Lane 348 m
Whitley Road 579 m
Briestfield Road 1.27 km
B6117 1.81 km
A629 6.06 km
A636 6.13 km
A643 8.08 km
A642 11.58 km
M62 13.97 km
A628 14.51 km
A62 16.55 km
A1 25.51 km
A58 28.44 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode WF12 0LS

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WF12 0LS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Overthorpe CofE Academy Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.04 km
Ravenshall School Outstanding
(February 13, 2019)
1.3 km
Rida Boys High School Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
1.43 km
Thornhill Junior and Infant School Good
(May 2, 2019)
1.8 km
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Good
(May 24, 2018)
1.82 km
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Good
(July 4, 2019)
2.06 km
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy 2.08 km
Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Good
(March 28, 2017)
2.29 km
Diamond Wood Community Academy Good
(April 4, 2019)
2.4 km
Pentland Infant and Nursery School Good
(September 27, 2017)
2.46 km
Institute of Islamic Education Inadequate
(February 13, 2020)
2.55 km
Paradise Primary School Inadequate
(December 13, 2018)
2.56 km
Boothroyd Primary Academy Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.63 km
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy 2.63 km
Rida Girls High School Good
(March 8, 2018)
2.66 km
Madni Academy Good
(February 7, 2019)
2.71 km
Grange Moor Primary School Good
(May 14, 2019)
2.74 km
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Good
(October 11, 2017)
2.8 km
Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Outstanding
(November 17, 2021)
3.09 km
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Good
(March 30, 2017)
3.32 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF12 0LS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Edge Top Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 24, 2017
154 m
Black Horse Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 24, 2019
821 m
Overthorpe Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 4, 2012
917 m
Shoulder of Mutton Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 25, 2016
965 m
Flock With Friends Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 29, 2021
1.04 km
Go Local Retailers - other 4
Good
October 12, 2016
1.04 km
Lucky Star Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 15, 2019
1.04 km
One Stop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 23, 2014
1.04 km
Overthorpe Ce Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 28, 2018
1.04 km
Owls Before and After School Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 6, 2021
1.04 km
Snack City Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
March 16, 2020
1.04 km
Arnies Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 22, 2012
1.19 km
Bommers Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 15, 2020
1.19 km
H And N News Retailers - other 4
Good
January 5, 2022
1.23 km
Morton House Club And Institute Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 25, 2014
1.24 km
Mavas Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
June 18, 2021
1.3 km
St Anne's Community Services Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
April 3, 2014
1.3 km
Thornhill Lees Village Hall & Social Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 3, 2020
1.3 km
Whitley Community Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
June 29, 2017
1.3 km
Breakfast Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 7, 2022
1.3 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF12 0LS - Data from Apr 2022

Whitley Rd Jacksons Lane Bus Stop/Station 115 m
Whitley Rd Jacksons Lane Bus Stop/Station 183 m
Whitley Grange Bus Stop/Station 418 m
Whitley Grange Bus Stop/Station 419 m
Whitley Rd Old Chapel Bus Stop/Station 444 m
Ravensthorpe Rail Station Rail 1.58 km
Mirfield Rail Station Rail 2.98 km
Mirfield Rail Station Rail 3.05 km
Terminal Three Access Air 53.08 km
Terminal Two Access Air 53.12 km
Terminal Three Access Air 53.12 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF12 0LS - Data from Dec 2021

Foxroyd Wood Woodland Or Forest 397 m
Shrogg Wood Woodland Or Forest 399 m
Long Plantation Woodland Or Forest 798 m
Haley Hill Hill Or Mountain 818 m
Priest Royd Wood Woodland Or Forest 822 m
Jordan Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.12 km
Oliver Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.27 km
Lady Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Whitley Reservoir Inland Water 1.55 km
Hepper Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Whitley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
New Cut Top Inland Water 1.86 km
Hagg Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.91 km
Greenwood Cut Inland Water 1.95 km
Bottoms New Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for WF12 0LS - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 14.3%
30-300 Mbps 85.7%
300+ Mbps 0%

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 68,290 kWh - mean 13,658 kWh : median 13,632 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for WF12 0LS - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County West Yorkshire
Latitude 53.66202700
Longitude -1.64858000
OS Easting 423320
OS Northing 0418449
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
22749
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Yorkshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Dewsbury
Electoral Ward Dewsbury South
Local Authority District Kirklees
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000034
Travel To Work Area Huddersfield

NHS

NHS England Region North East and Yorkshire
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Kirklees
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 Kirklees CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Detached retirement living
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area West Yorkshire BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Dewsbury BUASD
Workplace Zone E33011980
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Kirklees 028
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Kirklees 028A
Output Area / Small Area 6A3