The postcode WF17 8DG is located in Kirklees, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WF17 8DG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WF17 8DG is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.3 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 8DG as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to WF17 8DG is Charnwood Close which is centered 107 m away.
The nearest bus stop is White Lee Rd Batley Road and is 42 m away. The closest railway station is Batley Rail Station, 2.37 km away.
The closest primary school to WF17 8DG (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 8DG is Common Road WMC and is 73 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2014. The nearest takeaway food is available from Harlequins Pizza and is 197 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 12, 2019.
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 5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WF17 8DG 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 8DG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WF17 8DG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WF17 8DG
| 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 8DG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | 335 m | |
| Heckmondwike Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 460 m |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 502 m |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Serious Weaknesses (October 13, 2021) | 663 m |
| Brian Jackson College | Independent school | 13-18 | Good (March 14, 2019) | 720 m |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | 755 m | |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 859 m | |
| Fairfield School | Special school | 4-19 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 1.11 km |
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor | Academy | 3-11 | 1.25 km | |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.28 km | |
| Carlinghow Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.37 km | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.4 km | |
| Dale House School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.44 km | |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (June 15, 2016) | 1.45 km |
| Cambridge Street School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (November 16, 2018) | 1.56 km |
| Hyrstmount Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 12, 2021) | 1.58 km |
| Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 7, 2018) | 1.61 km |
| Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 1.68 km |
| Batley Grammar School | Academy | 3-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.73 km |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.78 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF17 8DG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Road WMC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2014 | 73 m | |
| Pharmacy Hub | Exempt July 7, 2015 | 100 m | |
| Rehman Junction Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 19, 2017 | 117 m | |
| Harlequins Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2019 | 197 m | |
| Kashmir Take Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 30, 2019 | 197 m | |
| Local Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 22, 2022 | 242 m | |
| Staincliffe Fresh Grocers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 29, 2019 | 254 m | |
| Smilers Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 22, 2021 | 263 m | |
| Healey Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 6, 2021 | 301 m | |
| Healey Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2019 | 333 m | |
| Healey Junior Infants And Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2016 | 335 m | |
| Healey News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2018 | 335 m | |
| Healey School Community Fare Share Project | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2021 | 335 m | |
| Braai | Awaiting Inspection | 390 m | |
| Sweet Dough Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 12, 2021 | 440 m | |
| Heckmondwike Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2018 | 460 m | |
| George Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2020 | 486 m | |
| Staincliffe Ce Vc Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2016 | 502 m | |
| Heckmondwike Bowling Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2019 | 521 m | |
| Crown Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 27, 2012 | 526 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF17 8DG - Data from Apr 2022
| White Lee Rd Batley Road | 42 m | |
| West Park Rd Common Road | 76 m | |
| Batley Road White Lee Rd | 81 m | |
| Batley Rd Hollinbank Lane | 157 m | |
| West Park Rd Easby Avenue | 221 m | |
| Batley Rail Station | 2.37 km | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 2.68 km | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 2.73 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 56.11 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 56.11 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 56.14 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF17 8DG - Data from Dec 2021
| Ridings Wood | 1.83 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.84 km | |
| Little Wood | 2.13 km | |
| Church Wood | 2.61 km | |
| Rods Wood | 2.88 km | |
| Cliff Wood | 2.9 km | |
| Birkby Brow Wood | 3.17 km | |
| Morley Spring Wood | 3.31 km | |
| Smithy Hill | 3.43 km | |
| Spen Valley Bottoms | Valley | 3.48 km |
| Fusden Wood | 3.54 km | |
| New Cut Top | 3.62 km | |
| Lanes Wood | 3.84 km | |
| Oakwell Wood | 3.84 km | |
| Little Thorpe Wood | 3.91 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WF17 8DG - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
Energy usage data for WF17 8DG - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.71085700 |
| Longitude | -1.65904800 |
| OS Easting | 422602 |
| OS Northing | 0423880 |
| 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 | Heckmondwike |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Yorkshire BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Batley BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33011890 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Kirklees 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Kirklees 006D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |