The postcode WF12 9AR is located in Kirklees, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in June 2005 and is an active postcode. WF12 9AR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WF12 9AR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2 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 9AR as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to WF12 9AR is Wharf Close which is centered 15 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Savile Rd Mill Street West and is 41 m away. The closest railway station is Dewsbury Rail Station, 663 m away.
The closest primary school to WF12 9AR (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 Chips.co and is 53 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on October 4, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for WF12 9AR 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 9AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WF12 9AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WF12 9AR
| Introduction | June 2005 |
| 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 WF12 9AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 260 m |
| Rida Girls High School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 308 m |
| Institute of Islamic Education | Independent school | 11-25 | Inadequate (February 13, 2020) | 515 m |
| Madni Academy | Independent school | 2-16 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 533 m |
| Pentland Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (September 27, 2017) | 555 m |
| Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 851 m |
| Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 892 m |
| Paradise Primary School | Independent school | 2-11 | Inadequate (December 13, 2018) | 1.02 km |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | Good (December 12, 2019) | 1.05 km |
| Boothroyd Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 1.08 km |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.08 km | |
| Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 1.21 km |
| Earlsheaton Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Requires improvement (November 4, 2021) | 1.25 km |
| Manor Croft Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 1.29 km |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Special Measures (May 9, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| The Branch Christian School | Independent school | 3-18 | Requires improvement (July 8, 2021) | 1.38 km |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 1.41 km |
| Westborough High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 1.47 km |
| Rida Boys High School | Independent school | 11-14 | Requires improvement (March 12, 2020) | 1.6 km |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.72 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF12 9AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chips.co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 4, 2021 | 53 m | |
| Franksters Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2021 | 53 m | |
| Londis Savile Road | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2021 | 53 m | |
| Chillichick | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 3, 2021 | 111 m | |
| Asda | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2019 | 112 m | |
| Asda Customer Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2019 | 112 m | |
| Panku Street Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2022 | 112 m | |
| Starbucks | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 112 m | |
| Kumon y@all | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 23, 2019 | 120 m | |
| Chimney Snacks | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2021 | 168 m | |
| Dewsbury Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 3, 2022 | 168 m | |
| Dewsbury Snooker Centre Unit 1 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2022 | 168 m | |
| Munna Halal Meat Supply | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement January 31, 2022 | 168 m | |
| Pizza Land Unit 29 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 11, 2021 | 168 m | |
| Stock Up Direct Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 168 m | |
| Deli Delicious | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 20, 2021 | 193 m | |
| Deli Touch Sandwich Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 8, 2021 | 214 m | |
| Chickanos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 23, 2016 | 233 m | |
| Fusionz Patisserie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 1, 2021 | 233 m | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2014 | 257 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF12 9AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Savile Rd Mill Street West | 41 m | |
| Savile Rd Mill Street East | 44 m | |
| Warren Street Thornhill St | 239 m | |
| Wilton St Link Road | 242 m | |
| Savile Rd South Street | 243 m | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 663 m | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 677 m | |
| Ravensthorpe Rail Station | 2.06 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 55.71 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 55.73 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 55.73 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF12 9AR - Data from Dec 2021
| Wilderness | 851 m | |
| New Cut Top | 1.67 km | |
| Priest Royd Wood | 2.45 km | |
| Holme Leas Clough | Valley | 2.51 km |
| Foxroyd Wood | 2.57 km | |
| Shrogg Wood | 2.66 km | |
| Lady Wood | 2.74 km | |
| Long Cut | 2.75 km | |
| Greenwood Cut | 2.88 km | |
| Long Plantation | 2.99 km | |
| Jordan Wood | 3.2 km | |
| Oliver Wood | 3.36 km | |
| Haley Hill | 3.38 km | |
| Hagg Wood | 3.66 km | |
| Mirfield Cut | 3.88 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WF12 9AR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.68614400 |
| Longitude | -1.63044800 |
| OS Easting | 424504 |
| OS Northing | 0421140 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Yorkshire |
| 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 |
| 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: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Pakistani communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Yorkshire BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Dewsbury BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33009514 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Kirklees 024 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Kirklees 024A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |