Postcode WF17 8RD (Kirklees)

Map showing WF17 8RD and nearby postcodes

The postcode WF17 8RD is located in Kirklees, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in September 2018 and is an active postcode. WF17 8RD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WF17 8RD is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.7 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 8RD as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.

The closest road name to WF17 8RD is Blakeridge Lane which is centered 83 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Mayman Lane Mayman Close and is 158 m away. The closest railway station is Batley Rail Station, 1.3 km away.

The closest primary school to WF17 8RD (for ages 11 and under) is St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy.

The local pub for residents of WF17 8RD is St Marys Hall and is 113 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 19, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from Harrys Takeaway and is 351 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 12, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 33 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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 8RD is covered by the West Yorkshire police force association and Kirklees is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WF17 8RD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WF17 8RD, and the approximate distance away.

Blakeridge Lane 83 m
Cemetery Road 111 m
Upper Blakeridge Lane 113 m
Balk Street 121 m
Melton Street 126 m
Mayman Lane 178 m
Upton Street 194 m
Thomas Street 212 m
Mayman Close 217 m
Arncliffe Gardens 243 m
Spring Gardens 248 m
Stocks Lane 268 m
Burley Walk 284 m
Springfield Avenue 287 m
Russell Close 320 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WF17 8RD

Introduction September 2018
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WF17 8RD - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy 184 m
Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School Requires improvement
(March 7, 2018)
263 m
Cambridge Street School Good
(November 16, 2018)
422 m
Upper Batley High School Good
(March 21, 2019)
630 m
Batley Grammar School Good
(September 26, 2018)
700 m
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Good
(April 19, 2018)
704 m
Dale House School 740 m
Carlinghow Academy 872 m
Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School 908 m
Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Good
(June 15, 2016)
964 m
Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School 1.03 km
Hyrstmount Junior School Good
(November 12, 2021)
1.07 km
Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Serious Weaknesses
(October 13, 2021)
1.13 km
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Good
(November 2, 2017)
1.24 km
Warwick Road Primary School Good
(March 12, 2019)
1.49 km
Mill Lane Primary School Good
(March 22, 2017)
1.61 km
Fairfield School Good
(November 10, 2016)
1.64 km
Carlton Junior and Infant School Good
(December 11, 2019)
1.65 km
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School Good
(May 17, 2017)
1.68 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy 1.75 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF17 8RD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 18, 2022
100 m
St Marys Hall Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 19, 2016
113 m
St Marys Catholic Primary Academy School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 25, 2016
184 m
Batley Parish Ce Va Junior Infant Nursery School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 28, 2016
263 m
Khyber Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
February 15, 2022
263 m
Alis Fastfood and Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0
Needs Urgent Improvement
February 28, 2022
265 m
Irish Democratic League Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 11, 2019
304 m
Salvation Army Church And Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 25, 2017
327 m
Branches Day Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 23, 2020
351 m
Harrys Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 12, 2019
351 m
Purpose of Life Retailers - other 4
Good
May 5, 2020
351 m
sharon's snack shack Mobile caterer 4
Good
November 8, 2021
351 m
The Victoria Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 22, 2012
351 m
Charnocks Bakery Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 18, 2019
370 m
Polskie Specjaly Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 15, 2022
370 m
Batley Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 28, 2016
388 m
Dragon City Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 3, 2020
398 m
Leisurely Lunch Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 8, 2018
398 m
Spices And Rices Other catering premises 4
Good
October 28, 2021
398 m
Beijing Express Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 6, 2020
410 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF17 8RD - Data from Apr 2022

Mayman Lane Mayman Close Bus Stop/Station 158 m
Blakeridge Lane Stocks Ln Bus Stop/Station 164 m
Mayman Lane Mayman Close Bus Stop/Station 171 m
Blakeridge Lane Stocks Ln Bus Stop/Station 177 m
Cross Bank Road Melton St Bus Stop/Station 200 m
Batley Rail Station Rail 1.3 km
Dewsbury Rail Station Rail 2.69 km
Dewsbury Rail Station Rail 2.69 km
Terminal Two Access Air 57.38 km
Terminal Two Access Air 57.38 km
Terminal Three Access Air 57.41 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF17 8RD - Data from Dec 2021

Little Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Cliff Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Rods Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Morley Spring Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Ridings Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Birkby Brow Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Soothill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.91 km
Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.92 km
Church Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.98 km
Scargill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.31 km
Dum Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.45 km
Baghill Hill Or Mountain 3.85 km
Oakwell Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.89 km
Dogloitch Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.11 km
Wilderness Woodland Or Forest 4.16 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for WF17 8RD - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 34.4 Mbps 33 Mbps 39.59 Mbps
Upload 6 Mbps 6.1 Mbps 9.99 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 16.7 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 35.7 6.9
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

44 meters consuming 241,423 kWh - mean 5,487 kWh : median 5,000 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for WF17 8RD - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County West Yorkshire
Latitude 53.71573300
Longitude -1.64029900
OS Easting 423837
OS Northing 0424427
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2617
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Yorkshire

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000034
Travel To Work Area Huddersfield

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area West Yorkshire BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Batley BUASD
Workplace Zone E33011907
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Kirklees 010
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Kirklees 010C
Output Area / Small Area 5A3