The postcode WF17 5LZ is located in Kirklees, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WF17 5LZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WF17 5LZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 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 WF17 5LZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to WF17 5LZ is Cheapside which is centered 23 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Soothill Lane Rouse Mill Ln and is 141 m away. The closest railway station is Batley Rail Station, 362 m away.
The closest primary school to WF17 5LZ (for ages 11 and under) is Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School.
The local pub for residents of WF17 5LZ is Bradford Road Central Club and is 95 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 30, 2014. The nearest takeaway food is available from Barfi Delight Sweets & Grill and is 193 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 23, 2021.
Policing for WF17 5LZ 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 WF17 5LZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WF17 5LZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WF17 5LZ
| 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 WF17 5LZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | 373 m | |
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 421 m |
| Cambridge Street School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (November 16, 2018) | 621 m |
| Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 7, 2018) | 780 m |
| Mill Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 826 m |
| Hyrstmount Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 12, 2021) | 956 m |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (June 15, 2016) | 979 m |
| Upper Batley High School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (March 21, 2019) | 1.04 km |
| Warwick Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 1.06 km |
| Lydgate Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 1.15 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.16 km | |
| Batley Grammar School | Academy | 3-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.41 km |
| Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.5 km |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.5 km |
| Dale House School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.63 km | |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Serious Weaknesses (October 13, 2021) | 1.7 km |
| Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (November 9, 2016) | 1.78 km |
| Carlinghow Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.8 km | |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 1.87 km |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.89 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF17 5LZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelinas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Cafe Nova | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Cafe Unwind | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2017 | 0 m | |
| Massarella Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Mr Ts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 25, 2019 | 0 m | |
| The Cloud Factory Childcare Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 7, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Wenjos Health Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2014 | 0 m | |
| Bradford Road Central Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2014 | 95 m | |
| Pick & Pay Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 18, 2022 | 95 m | |
| Hughes Chemists | Exempt June 16, 2015 | 135 m | |
| Zam Zam Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 19, 2019 | 143 m | |
| The Union Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2016 | 168 m | |
| Milkology | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 8, 2021 | 192 m | |
| Barfi Delight Sweets & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2021 | 193 m | |
| Pantry Fayre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 4, 2019 | 193 m | |
| Batley Lanka Superstore | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement January 28, 2022 | 207 m | |
| Oodles Batley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2021 | 207 m | |
| Rifai Moroccan Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 18, 2021 | 207 m | |
| Sizzlers Takeaway | Awaiting Inspection September 30, 2021 | 207 m | |
| Nix Catering And Cakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 7, 2015 | 212 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF17 5LZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Soothill Lane Rouse Mill Ln | 141 m | |
| Rouse Mill Lane Bradford Rd | 154 m | |
| Bradford Rd Hick Lane | 191 m | |
| Bradford Rd Hick Lane | 203 m | |
| Lady Ann Rd Soothill Lane | 211 m | |
| Batley Rail Station | 362 m | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 2.34 km | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 2.37 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 57.84 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 57.84 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 57.86 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF17 5LZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Morley Spring Wood | 2.01 km | |
| Cliff Wood | 2.03 km | |
| Soothill Wood | 2.05 km | |
| Rods Wood | 2.23 km | |
| Little Wood | 2.23 km | |
| Scargill Wood | 2.43 km | |
| Birkby Brow Wood | 2.48 km | |
| Dum Wood | 2.51 km | |
| Baghill | 3.04 km | |
| Ridings Wood | 3.12 km | |
| Dogloitch Wood | 3.14 km | |
| Haigh Wood | 3.42 km | |
| Holme Leas Clough | Valley | 3.44 km |
| Wilderness | 3.81 km | |
| Castle Hill | 3.88 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.71262900 |
| Longitude | -1.62633700 |
| OS Easting | 424760 |
| OS Northing | 0424088 |
| 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 | Batley 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: 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 | Batley BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33011894 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Kirklees 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Kirklees 007B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |