The postcode WF17 7LR is located in Kirklees, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WF17 7LR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WF17 7LR 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 7LR as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to WF17 7LR is Upper Road which is centered 13 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Halifax Rd Upper Road and is 235 m away. The closest railway station is Dewsbury Rail Station, 1.09 km away.
The closest primary school to WF17 7LR (for ages 11 and under) is Carlton Junior and Infant School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 11, 2019. 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 7LR is Woodman Inn and is 458 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 22, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Three Chefs and is 339 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on September 30, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 84.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.6 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 1.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WF17 7LR 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 7LR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WF17 7LR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WF17 7LR
| 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 7LR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 60 m |
| The Branch Christian School | Independent school | 3-18 | Requires improvement (July 8, 2021) | 489 m |
| Warwick Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 559 m |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 563 m | |
| Hyrstmount Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 12, 2021) | 593 m |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (June 15, 2016) | 659 m |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | Good (December 12, 2019) | 730 m |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Special Measures (May 9, 2019) | 820 m |
| Westborough High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 1.05 km |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Serious Weaknesses (October 13, 2021) | 1.06 km |
| Mill Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 1.12 km |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.14 km | |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 1.22 km |
| Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 1.25 km |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 1.27 km |
| Westmoor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2018) | 1.33 km |
| Cambridge Street School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (November 16, 2018) | 1.33 km |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.66 km | |
| Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 7, 2018) | 1.68 km |
| Manor Croft Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 1.72 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF17 7LR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Carr Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2017 | 0 m | |
| Carlton Junior And Infant School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2019 | 60 m | |
| St Josephs Presbytery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 27, 2012 | 117 m | |
| Ashraf Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 9, 2019 | 138 m | |
| Luncheon Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2020 | 138 m | |
| The Richmond Fellowship | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2007 | 158 m | |
| Batley Carr Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2019 | 160 m | |
| Good Food Fairy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2021 | 259 m | |
| Chum Chee's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 16, 2019 | 282 m | |
| Spice 7 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 21, 2019 | 282 m | |
| Al-Noor Playgroup | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 4, 2022 | 291 m | |
| Al Hikmah Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2019 | 319 m | |
| HikMAT Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 319 m | |
| Milen Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2021 | 319 m | |
| Birkdale Convenience Store, Halifax Road Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 22, 2018 | 331 m | |
| The Three Chefs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 30, 2019 | 339 m | |
| Barkat Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 8, 2021 | 410 m | |
| Zakees | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 9, 2021 | 410 m | |
| St Anne's Community Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2019 | 411 m | |
| Woodman Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2016 | 458 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF17 7LR - Data from Apr 2022
| Halifax Rd Upper Road | 235 m | |
| Halifax Rd Healds Road | 236 m | |
| Hyrstlands Rd Town Street | 265 m | |
| Hyrstlands Rd Town Street | 279 m | |
| Hyrstlands Road Howard St | 298 m | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 1.09 km | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 1.11 km | |
| Batley Rail Station | 1.4 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 56.4 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 56.4 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 56.41 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF17 7LR - Data from Dec 2021
| Wilderness | 2.55 km | |
| New Cut Top | 2.68 km | |
| Little Wood | 3.09 km | |
| Soothill Wood | 3.31 km | |
| Holme Leas Clough | Valley | 3.32 km |
| Cliff Wood | 3.32 km | |
| Ridings Wood | 3.4 km | |
| Morley Spring Wood | 3.44 km | |
| Rods Wood | 3.45 km | |
| Castle Hill | 3.53 km | |
| Dum Wood | 3.57 km | |
| Greenwood Cut | 3.6 km | |
| Scargill Wood | 3.64 km | |
| Lady Wood | 3.73 km | |
| Birkby Brow Wood | 3.73 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WF17 7LR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 38.8 Mbps | 84.1 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 8.7 Mbps | 12.6 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% | 24 | 5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 58.8 | 11 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for WF17 7LR - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.70125100 |
| Longitude | -1.63861600 |
| OS Easting | 423956 |
| OS Northing | 0422818 |
| 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 | E33011919 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Kirklees 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Kirklees 013C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |