The postcode WF17 7AS is located in Kirklees, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WF17 7AS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WF17 7AS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.4 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 WF17 7AS as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to WF17 7AS is Grange Road which is centered 75 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Halifax Rd Thorncliffe Road and is 110 m away. The closest railway station is Dewsbury Rail Station, 1.62 km away.
The closest primary school to WF17 7AS (for ages 11 and under) is St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy. 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 local pub for residents of WF17 7AS is Staincliffe Conservative Club and is 198 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 29, 2012. The nearest takeaway food is available from New Thorncliffe and is 126 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on January 19, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 90.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12 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 3.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WF17 7AS 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 7AS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WF17 7AS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WF17 7AS
| 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 7AS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 451 m | |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Serious Weaknesses (October 13, 2021) | 454 m |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 604 m |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (June 15, 2016) | 615 m |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 676 m |
| Hyrstmount Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 12, 2021) | 680 m |
| The Branch Christian School | Independent school | 3-18 | Requires improvement (July 8, 2021) | 915 m |
| Warwick Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 1 km |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Special Measures (May 9, 2019) | 1.07 km |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.07 km | |
| Cambridge Street School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (November 16, 2018) | 1.17 km |
| Westborough High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 1.2 km |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.23 km | |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | Good (December 12, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| Heckmondwike Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.29 km |
| Westmoor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2018) | 1.32 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.39 km | |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 1.43 km |
| Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 7, 2018) | 1.46 km |
| Mill Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 1.52 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF17 7AS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Thorncliffe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 19, 2022 | 126 m | |
| Peppers Fast Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement June 17, 2021 | 126 m | |
| St Anne's Community Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2019 | 182 m | |
| Staincliffe Conservative Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2012 | 198 m | |
| Budgens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 19, 2021 | 240 m | |
| New Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 30, 2016 | 242 m | |
| Field of Dreams | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2019 | 279 m | |
| Fishano's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 279 m | |
| Oasis Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 2, 2018 | 279 m | |
| Staincliffe Working Mens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 23, 2019 | 279 m | |
| Umar Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2019 | 279 m | |
| St Annes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 29, 2012 | 280 m | |
| Al Hikmah Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2019 | 299 m | |
| HikMAT Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 299 m | |
| Milen Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2021 | 299 m | |
| Nisa Local | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2014 | 342 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 342 m | |
| Ul Haq Meat Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement July 15, 2021 | 376 m | |
| Ul Haq Superstore | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 3, 2018 | 376 m | |
| Pkwa Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2022 | 425 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF17 7AS - Data from Apr 2022
| Halifax Rd Thorncliffe Road | 110 m | |
| Halifax Rd Thorncliffe Road | 116 m | |
| Thorncliffe Road | 117 m | |
| Thorncliffe Road | 150 m | |
| Cullingworth Street | 291 m | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 1.62 km | |
| Batley Rail Station | 1.63 km | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 1.66 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 56.26 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 56.27 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 56.28 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF17 7AS - Data from Dec 2021
| Little Wood | 2.67 km | |
| Ridings Wood | 2.83 km | |
| New Cut Top | 2.91 km | |
| Castle Hill | 2.92 km | |
| Wilderness | 3.02 km | |
| Cliff Wood | 3.09 km | |
| Rods Wood | 3.17 km | |
| Morley Spring Wood | 3.32 km | |
| Birkby Brow Wood | 3.46 km | |
| Soothill Wood | 3.58 km | |
| Church Wood | 3.65 km | |
| Greenwood Cut | 3.68 km | |
| Lady Wood | 3.89 km | |
| Holme Leas Clough | Valley | 3.92 km |
| Dum Wood | 3.94 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WF17 7AS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 53.6 Mbps | 90.4 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 12 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% | 12 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 84 | 11.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for WF17 7AS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.70452800 |
| Longitude | -1.64614700 |
| OS Easting | 423457 |
| OS Northing | 0423180 |
| 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 West |
| 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 | E33011930 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Kirklees 016 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Kirklees 016B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |