The postcode WF5 9PJ is located in Wakefield, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WF5 9PJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WF5 9PJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 WF5 9PJ as Constrained city dwellers > White communities > Outer city hardship.
The closest road name to WF5 9PJ is Stithy Street which is centered 24 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Dewsbury Road Ashleigh Gdns and is 68 m away. The closest railway station is Dewsbury Rail Station, 3.04 km away.
The closest primary school to WF5 9PJ (for ages 11 and under) is Gawthorpe Community Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College. The last OFSTED inspection on January 30, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of WF5 9PJ is Dewsbury Rugby League Football Club and is 1.47 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 22, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Paradise Indian Takeaway and is 842 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on May 22, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 163.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 19.5 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 1.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WF5 9PJ is covered by the West Yorkshire police force association and Wakefield District is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WF5 9PJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WF5 9PJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WF5 9PJ
| 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 WF5 9PJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gawthorpe Community Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 437 m | |
| Highfield School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 792 m |
| Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 11, 2007) | 1 km |
| Orchard Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Requires improvement (October 24, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| The Grange School | Special school | 5-14 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 1.23 km |
| Towngate Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.6 km |
| Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.69 km |
| Earlsheaton Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Requires improvement (November 4, 2021) | 1.7 km |
| Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (November 9, 2016) | 1.82 km |
| Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 1.82 km |
| Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 12, 2018) | 1.84 km |
| Manor Croft Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 1.94 km |
| Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (January 27, 2009) | 1.97 km |
| Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 2.06 km |
| Ossett South Parade Primary | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 2.36 km |
| South Ossett Infant Academy | Academy | 3-7 | 2.44 km | |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 2.49 km |
| Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 2.57 km |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 18, 2019) | 2.58 km |
| Paradise Primary School | Independent school | 2-11 | Inadequate (December 13, 2018) | 2.7 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF5 9PJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solaire Blinds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 19, 2013 | 593 m | |
| Spinners Fisheries, Spinners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 593 m | |
| Paradise Indian Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 22, 2019 | 842 m | |
| Best - One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 23, 2021 | 1.07 km | |
| Chickenley Food Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2013 | 1.07 km | |
| Stew's Brews | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2022 | 1.07 km | |
| Chickenley and Earlsheaton Childrens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 25, 2014 | 1.07 km | |
| Chickenley Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2019 | 1.07 km | |
| Food Bank | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2020 | 1.07 km | |
| Orchard Primary Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 18, 2016 | 1.07 km | |
| 65-67 Princess Lane | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 25, 2016 | 1.14 km | |
| The Parade Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 31, 2017 | 1.17 km | |
| Oak Park Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 1.28 km | |
| slimming world | Exempt | 1.28 km | |
| Heath Cottage Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 8, 2021 | 1.31 km | |
| Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2019 | 1.34 km | |
| Huntsman Leisure Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 28, 2019 | 1.34 km | |
| Dewsbury Rugby League Football Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2019 | 1.47 km | |
| Peking House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 9, 2019 | 1.56 km | |
| Shawcross Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2021 | 1.62 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF5 9PJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Dewsbury Road Ashleigh Gdns | 68 m | |
| Dewsbury Road Ashleigh Gdns | 119 m | |
| Kingsway Leeds Road | 157 m | |
| Kingsway Leeds Road | 171 m | |
| Dewsbury Road Flying Horse | 176 m | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 3.04 km | |
| Dewsbury Rail Station | 3.12 km | |
| Batley Rail Station | 3.2 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 58.29 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 58.33 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 58.33 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF5 9PJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Holme Leas Clough | Valley | 457 m |
| Lodge Hill | 1.1 km | |
| Dogloitch Wood | 1.81 km | |
| Spring Wood | 2.25 km | |
| Giggal Hill | 2.32 km | |
| Dum Wood | 2.45 km | |
| Jaw Hill | 2.54 km | |
| Round Wood | 2.54 km | |
| Haigh Hall Spring Wood | 2.62 km | |
| Long Cut | 2.68 km | |
| Scargill Wood | 2.88 km | |
| Storrs Hill | 2.93 km | |
| Lindale Hill | 2.95 km | |
| Soothill Wood | 2.98 km | |
| Bottoms Wood | 3.2 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WF5 9PJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.1 Mbps | 163.9 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 19.5 Mbps | 39 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% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 78.7 | 14.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 462 | 37.5 |
Energy usage data for WF5 9PJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.69108000 |
| Longitude | -1.58674600 |
| OS Easting | 427387 |
| OS Northing | 0421705 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wakefield |
| Electoral Ward | Ossett |
| Local Authority District | Wakefield |
| 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 | E08000036 |
| Travel To Work Area | Wakefield and Castleford |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Wakefield District |
| 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 Wakefield CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: White communities Subgroup: Outer city hardship |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Yorkshire BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Ossett BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33012635 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wakefield 021 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wakefield 021B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7C3 |