The postcode WF12 8DB is located in Kirklees, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in August 1992 and terminated in October 2004.WF12 8DB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WF12 8DB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.4 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 8DB as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to WF12 8DB is Highbury Terrace which is centered 15 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Railway St Rishworth Road and is 212 m away. The closest railway station is Dewsbury Rail Station, 543 m away.
The closest primary school to WF12 8DB (for ages 11 and under) is Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on September 29, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on May 9, 2019 rated this school as Special Measures
The nearest takeaway food is available from Claire Farren and is 224 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 5, 2019.
Policing for WF12 8DB is covered by the West Yorkshire police force association and Kirklees is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WF12 8DB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WF12 8DB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WF12 8DB
| Introduction | August 1992 |
| Termination | October 2004 |
| 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 WF12 8DB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 164 m |
| Manor Croft Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 615 m |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | Good (December 12, 2019) | 878 m |
| Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 899 m |
| Earlsheaton Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Requires improvement (November 4, 2021) | 987 m |
| Rida Girls High School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 1.03 km |
| Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 12, 2018) | 1.06 km |
| Madni Academy | Independent school | 2-16 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 1.08 km |
| Institute of Islamic Education | Independent school | 11-25 | Inadequate (February 13, 2020) | 1.17 km |
| The Branch Christian School | Independent school | 3-18 | Requires improvement (July 8, 2021) | 1.21 km |
| Pentland Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (September 27, 2017) | 1.24 km |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.34 km |
| Warwick Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 1.36 km |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Special Measures (May 9, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| Paradise Primary School | Independent school | 2-11 | Inadequate (December 13, 2018) | 1.5 km |
| Orchard Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Requires improvement (October 24, 2018) | 1.5 km |
| Mill Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 1.51 km |
| Westborough High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 1.61 km |
| Boothroyd Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 1.63 km |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.63 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF12 8DB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Future Childcare Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2021 | 115 m | |
| Cafe Etienne | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 10, 2019 | 154 m | |
| The Pantry Fusion Housing Floor 2/3 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 28, 2019 | 154 m | |
| Dewsbury Town Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 156 m | |
| Eastborough Junior Infant And Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2018 | 164 m | |
| Sea Urchin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 9, 2016 | 198 m | |
| Wilkinsons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2012 | 198 m | |
| A K General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2021 | 202 m | |
| Brimelows herbal | Exempt April 27, 2016 | 214 m | |
| Claire Farren | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2019 | 224 m | |
| Baltona Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 27, 2021 | 234 m | |
| Central Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 17, 2019 | 234 m | |
| Polski Skelp | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement April 16, 2021 | 234 m | |
| Shawarma King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 11, 2021 | 234 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2019 | 234 m | |
| Cafe Mon Amis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 237 m | |
| Dewsbury Local | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement July 14, 2021 | 237 m | |
| Patbro Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 12, 2013 | 237 m | |
| Admiral Casino | Exempt October 16, 2019 | 248 m | |
| Baig Fruit & Veg | Awaiting Inspection | 251 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF12 8DB - Data from Apr 2022
| Railway St Rishworth Road | 212 m | |
| Leeds Rd Woodville Road | 215 m | |
| Crackenedge Lane | 217 m | |
| Longcauseway | 231 m | |
| Longcauseway | 239 m | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 543 m | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 630 m | |
| Batley Rail Station | 2.01 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 56.42 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 56.44 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 56.44 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF12 8DB - Data from Dec 2021
| Wilderness | 1.57 km | |
| Holme Leas Clough | Valley | 2.12 km |
| New Cut Top | 2.36 km | |
| Long Cut | 3.02 km | |
| Priest Royd Wood | 3.2 km | |
| Foxroyd Wood | 3.31 km | |
| Dum Wood | 3.36 km | |
| Soothill Wood | 3.38 km | |
| Dogloitch Wood | 3.38 km | |
| Shrogg Wood | 3.41 km | |
| Lady Wood | 3.45 km | |
| Greenwood Cut | 3.54 km | |
| Scargill Wood | 3.58 km | |
| Lodge Hill | 3.59 km | |
| Long Plantation | 3.74 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.69187800 |
| Longitude | -1.62446200 |
| OS Easting | 424896 |
| OS Northing | 0421780 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Dewsbury |
| Electoral Ward | Dewsbury East |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000034 |
| Travel To Work Area | Huddersfield |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Yorkshire BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Dewsbury BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33010656 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Kirklees 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Kirklees 017B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |