The postcode WF9 4LJ is located in Wakefield, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in February 2003 and is an active postcode. WF9 4LJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WF9 4LJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 WF9 4LJ as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Renting hard-pressed workers.
The closest road name to WF9 4LJ is Ryder Mews which is centered 55 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Southmoor Rd Hemsworth Market and is 215 m away. The closest railway station is Fitzwilliam Rail Station, 2.73 km away.
The closest primary school to WF9 4LJ (for ages 11 and under) is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on March 7, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Outwood Academy Hemsworth.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Greggs and is 11.31 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 14, 2019.
Policing for WF9 4LJ 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 WF9 4LJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WF9 4LJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WF9 4LJ
| Introduction | February 2003 |
| 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 WF9 4LJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (March 7, 2019) | 0 m |
| Compass Community School Hemsworth | Special school | 11-17 | Good (July 15, 2021) | 166 m |
| Grove Lea Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 386 m | |
| St Helen's CE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 6, 2019) | 553 m |
| West End Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 2, 2019) | 565 m |
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth | Academy | 11-18 | 572 m | |
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 10, 2013) | 2.29 km |
| King's Meadow Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.52 km | |
| Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 10, 2018) | 2.86 km |
| South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (November 18, 2021) | 2.9 km |
| South Kirkby Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Requires improvement (June 5, 2019) | 3 km |
| Oakfield Park School | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (October 9, 2019) | 3.19 km |
| South Hiendley Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.2 km | |
| Fitzwilliam Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 3.42 km |
| Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane | Academy | 3-11 | 3.58 km | |
| Ackworth Mill Dam School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 3.9 km |
| Shafton Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 17, 2019) | 3.95 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 2, 2017) | 3.97 km |
| Moorthorpe Primary (J and I ) School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 12, 2018) | 3.98 km |
| Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green | Academy | 3-11 | 3.99 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WF9 4LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| L G Catering | Awaiting Inspection | 9.71 km | |
| Baxterstorey | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2019 | 10.76 km | |
| Burger King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 11.31 km | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 15, 2019 | 11.31 km | |
| EDC The Eat and Drink Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2018 | 11.31 km | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2019 | 11.31 km | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2014 | 11.31 km | |
| Travelodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 18, 2017 | 11.31 km | |
| Manor Grange Stud SC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2022 | 12.66 km | |
| Quirky Queenie`s Event Hire | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 12.66 km | |
| Wonkey Donkey Visitors Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 12.66 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WF9 4LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Southmoor Rd Hemsworth Market | 215 m | |
| Southmoor Rd Hemsworth Market | 234 m | |
| Kirkby Road Hemsworth Market | 244 m | |
| Kirkby Road Hemsworth Market | 265 m | |
| Bus Station stand A | 308 m | |
| Fitzwilliam Rail Station | 2.73 km | |
| Fitzwilliam Rail Station | 2.75 km | |
| Fitzwilliam Rail Station | 2.8 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WF9 4LJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Butcher Wood | 877 m | |
| Shaw Hill | 1.17 km | |
| Hague Plantation | 1.32 km | |
| Marsh Plantation | 1.5 km | |
| Cob Carr Plantation | 1.53 km | |
| Rushworth Wood | 1.66 km | |
| Hemsworth Marsh | 1.68 km | |
| Riddings Plantation | 1.81 km | |
| Ball Park Wood | 1.82 km | |
| Bullinger Wood | 1.83 km | |
| Marsh Whin Covert | 1.88 km | |
| Anthony's Quarry Wood | 1.95 km | |
| Hagg Wood | 2 km | |
| Bingley Spring Wood | 2.22 km | |
| Spring Wood | 2.27 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.61048200 |
| Longitude | -1.35473800 |
| OS Easting | 442789 |
| OS Northing | 0412852 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Hemsworth |
| Electoral Ward | Hemsworth |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Renting hard-pressed workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Hemsworth BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33012718 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wakefield 042 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wakefield 042E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C3 |