The postcode WF17 5QR is located in Kirklees, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WF17 5QR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WF17 5QR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 5QR as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to WF17 5QR is Peel Avenue which is centered 26 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Branch Rd St James Street and is 176 m away. The closest railway station is Batley Rail Station, 923 m away.
The closest primary school to WF17 5QR (for ages 11 and under) is Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on March 7, 2018.
The local pub for residents of WF17 5QR is The Royal Air Forces Association and is 147 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 26, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Cha-Cha Pizzas and is 96 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 6, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 74.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.1 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 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WF17 5QR 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 5QR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WF17 5QR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WF17 5QR
| 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 5QR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Street School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (November 16, 2018) | 100 m |
| Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 7, 2018) | 266 m |
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 440 m |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | 547 m | |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 555 m | |
| Upper Batley High School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (March 21, 2019) | 722 m |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (June 15, 2016) | 774 m |
| Hyrstmount Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 12, 2021) | 842 m |
| Batley Grammar School | Academy | 3-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 960 m |
| Dale House School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.09 km | |
| Warwick Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 1.2 km |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Serious Weaknesses (October 13, 2021) | 1.22 km |
| Carlinghow Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.23 km | |
| Mill Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.29 km | |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 1.37 km |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.45 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.68 km | |
| Lydgate Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 1.74 km |
| The Branch Christian School | Independent school | 3-18 | Requires improvement (July 8, 2021) | 1.92 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF17 5QR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charnocks Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2019 | 68 m | |
| Polskie Specjaly | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 68 m | |
| Cha-Cha Pizzas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 6, 2020 | 96 m | |
| Chaiiwala Batley Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2018 | 96 m | |
| Grantham Bakers And Confectioners | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2022 | 96 m | |
| Robertos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2017 | 96 m | |
| Top Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2019 | 96 m | |
| Dragon City | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 3, 2020 | 107 m | |
| Leisurely Lunch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2018 | 107 m | |
| Spices And Rices | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 28, 2021 | 107 m | |
| Alis Fastfood and Indian Cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Urgent Improvement February 28, 2022 | 116 m | |
| Foundations Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2021 | 147 m | |
| The Royal Air Forces Association | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 26, 2019 | 147 m | |
| Batley Town Hall | Exempt October 30, 2012 | 154 m | |
| Irish Democratic League Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2019 | 163 m | |
| 1 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2022 | 165 m | |
| Dukes Doughnuts and Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 25, 2020 | 165 m | |
| Hardys Burgerhouse | Awaiting Inspection | 165 m | |
| Howies Traditional Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2017 | 165 m | |
| Patson News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 9, 2019 | 165 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF17 5QR - Data from Apr 2022
| Branch Rd St James Street | 176 m | |
| Commercial Street | 188 m | |
| Wellington Street Preston St | 204 m | |
| Blakeridge Lane Stocks Ln | 212 m | |
| Wellington Street Hanover St | 218 m | |
| Batley Rail Station | 923 m | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 2.46 km | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 2.46 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 57.49 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 57.49 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 57.51 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF17 5QR - Data from Dec 2021
| Little Wood | 1.79 km | |
| Cliff Wood | 1.89 km | |
| Rods Wood | 2.02 km | |
| Morley Spring Wood | 2.06 km | |
| Birkby Brow Wood | 2.3 km | |
| Ridings Wood | 2.53 km | |
| Soothill Wood | 2.61 km | |
| Scargill Wood | 3.01 km | |
| Dum Wood | 3.12 km | |
| Castle Hill | 3.26 km | |
| Church Wood | 3.36 km | |
| Baghill | 3.58 km | |
| Dogloitch Wood | 3.76 km | |
| Wilderness | 3.94 km | |
| Holme Leas Clough | Valley | 3.96 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WF17 5QR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 23.4 Mbps | 74.3 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.3 Mbps | 9.1 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 22.2 | 1.2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 75.7 | 13.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for WF17 5QR - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.71396000 |
| Longitude | -1.63547700 |
| OS Easting | 424156 |
| OS Northing | 0424233 |
| 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 | E33009411 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Kirklees 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Kirklees 010B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |