The postcode WF17 8BP is located in Kirklees, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WF17 8BP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WF17 8BP is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.4 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 8BP as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to WF17 8BP is Havercroft Way which is centered 72 m away.
The nearest bus stop is West Park Rd Deighton Lane and is 148 m away. The closest railway station is Batley Rail Station, 2.09 km away.
The closest primary school to WF17 8BP (for ages 11 and under) is Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Heckmondwike Grammar School.
The local pub for residents of WF17 8BP is George Inn and is 124 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 9, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Harlequins Pizza and is 583 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 12, 2019.
Policing for WF17 8BP 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 8BP and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WF17 8BP, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WF17 8BP
| 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 8BP - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | 57 m | |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 583 m |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Serious Weaknesses (October 13, 2021) | 649 m |
| Heckmondwike Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 850 m |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 897 m | |
| Carlinghow Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.02 km | |
| Fairfield School | Special school | 4-19 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 1.04 km |
| Dale House School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.07 km | |
| Brian Jackson College | Independent school | 13-18 | Good (March 14, 2019) | 1.1 km |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.14 km | |
| Cambridge Street School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (November 16, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.24 km | |
| Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 7, 2018) | 1.24 km |
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor | Academy | 3-11 | 1.25 km | |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (June 15, 2016) | 1.27 km |
| Batley Grammar School | Academy | 3-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| Hyrstmount Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 12, 2021) | 1.4 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.47 km | |
| Upper Batley High School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (March 21, 2019) | 1.52 km |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.63 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF17 8BP - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braai | Awaiting Inspection | 0 m | |
| Healey Junior Infants And Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2016 | 57 m | |
| Healey News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2018 | 57 m | |
| Healey School Community Fare Share Project | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2021 | 57 m | |
| Healey Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2019 | 63 m | |
| George Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2020 | 124 m | |
| Healey Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 6, 2021 | 149 m | |
| Healey House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 2, 2021 | 396 m | |
| Common Road WMC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2014 | 445 m | |
| Pharmacy Hub | Exempt July 7, 2015 | 491 m | |
| Local Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 22, 2022 | 492 m | |
| Rehman Junction Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 19, 2017 | 504 m | |
| Harlequins Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2019 | 583 m | |
| Kashmir Take Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 30, 2019 | 583 m | |
| Staincliffe Ce Vc Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2016 | 583 m | |
| Manorfield Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 12, 2017 | 598 m | |
| Staincliffe Fresh Grocers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 29, 2019 | 608 m | |
| Smilers Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 22, 2021 | 648 m | |
| Manorfield Infant And Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 4, 2018 | 649 m | |
| Healey News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 27, 2022 | 665 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF17 8BP - Data from Apr 2022
| West Park Rd Deighton Lane | 148 m | |
| West Park Rd Easby Avenue | 154 m | |
| West Park Road West Park Grove | 175 m | |
| West Park Rd Easby Avenue | 190 m | |
| Deighton Lane West Park Rd | 216 m | |
| Batley Rail Station | 2.09 km | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 2.71 km | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 2.75 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 56.49 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 56.49 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 56.53 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF17 8BP - Data from Dec 2021
| Ridings Wood | 1.74 km | |
| Little Wood | 1.8 km | |
| Castle Hill | 2.05 km | |
| Rods Wood | 2.51 km | |
| Cliff Wood | 2.52 km | |
| Church Wood | 2.56 km | |
| Birkby Brow Wood | 2.8 km | |
| Morley Spring Wood | 2.92 km | |
| Spen Valley Bottoms | Valley | 3.66 km |
| Fusden Wood | 3.67 km | |
| Oakwell Wood | 3.71 km | |
| Smithy Hill | 3.81 km | |
| New Cut Top | 3.83 km | |
| Soothill Wood | 3.87 km | |
| Lanes Wood | 3.92 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.71303400 |
| Longitude | -1.65439700 |
| OS Easting | 422908 |
| OS Northing | 0424122 |
| 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: 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 | Batley BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33011915 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Kirklees 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Kirklees 012A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B2 |