The postcode WF16 0BJ is located in Kirklees, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WF16 0BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WF16 0BJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 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 WF16 0BJ as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to WF16 0BJ is Cawley Lane which is centered 31 m away.
The nearest bus stop is High St Cawley Lane and is 264 m away. The closest railway station is Dewsbury Rail Station, 2.6 km away.
The closest primary school to WF16 0BJ (for ages 11 and under) is Heckmondwike Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 8, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Heckmondwike Grammar School.
The local pub for residents of WF16 0BJ is Heckmondwike Tavern and is 462 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on June 15, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Smilers Sandwich Bar and is 337 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on October 22, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 83.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WF16 0BJ 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 WF16 0BJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WF16 0BJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WF16 0BJ
| 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 WF16 0BJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 202 m |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | 330 m | |
| Brian Jackson College | Independent school | 13-18 | Good (March 14, 2019) | 369 m |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 462 m | |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 746 m |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | 926 m | |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Serious Weaknesses (October 13, 2021) | 927 m |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.34 km | |
| Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 1.36 km |
| Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2019) | 1.48 km |
| Fairfield School | Special school | 4-19 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 1.55 km |
| Westmoor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2018) | 1.59 km |
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor | Academy | 3-11 | 1.59 km | |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (June 15, 2016) | 1.76 km |
| Westborough High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 1.76 km |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Special Measures (May 9, 2019) | 1.82 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.85 km | |
| Hyrstmount Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 12, 2021) | 1.86 km |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.87 km |
| The Branch Christian School | Independent school | 3-18 | Requires improvement (July 8, 2021) | 1.91 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF16 0BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2018 | 202 m | |
| Newlands Hall Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 319 m | |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2018 | 330 m | |
| Smilers Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 22, 2021 | 337 m | |
| Garlands Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 19, 2021 | 356 m | |
| Jo Cox Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2019 | 356 m | |
| St James Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 26, 2021 | 356 m | |
| High Street Local | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 369 m | |
| Kwan Gam | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 17, 2021 | 369 m | |
| Sweet Dough Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 12, 2021 | 381 m | |
| Staincliffe Fresh Grocers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 29, 2019 | 385 m | |
| Harlequins Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2019 | 403 m | |
| Kashmir Take Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 30, 2019 | 403 m | |
| Dixy Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 22, 2021 | 462 m | |
| Heckmondwike Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 15, 2018 | 462 m | |
| B.E.ST Sandwich Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 462 m | |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 6, 2019 | 462 m | |
| Slimming World | Exempt February 22, 2022 | 473 m | |
| Heckmondwike Bowling Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2019 | 480 m | |
| Little People Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2022 | 481 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF16 0BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| High St Cawley Lane | 264 m | |
| High Street Chapel Ln | 281 m | |
| High Street Lobley St | 309 m | |
| Halifax Road Clarkson Ave | 331 m | |
| High Street Grammar School | 343 m | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 2.6 km | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 2.66 km | |
| Batley Rail Station | 2.75 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 55.51 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 55.52 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 55.55 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF16 0BJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 1.8 km | |
| Ridings Wood | 2.24 km | |
| Little Wood | 2.71 km | |
| Church Wood | 2.94 km | |
| Smithy Hill | 2.95 km | |
| New Cut Top | 3.22 km | |
| Little Thorpe Wood | 3.42 km | |
| Spen Valley Bottoms | Valley | 3.42 km |
| Rods Wood | 3.48 km | |
| Cliff Wood | 3.5 km | |
| Fusden Wood | 3.58 km | |
| Greenwood Cut | 3.58 km | |
| Wilderness | 3.75 km | |
| Warren House Hill | 3.76 km | |
| Birkby Brow Wood | 3.76 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WF16 0BJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 93.4 Mbps | 83.7 Mbps | 107 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 12.5 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 94.6 | 14.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for WF16 0BJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.70655800 |
| Longitude | -1.66453600 |
| OS Easting | 422242 |
| OS Northing | 0423400 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Batley and Spen |
| Electoral Ward | Heckmondwike |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: White suburban communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Yorkshire BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Heckmondwike BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33011913 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Kirklees 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Kirklees 011B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B2 |