Map of Portland Avenue
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About Portland Avenue
Portland Avenue is a street located in the town of Pontefract. It uses the postcode WF8 4QY. The street has a length of approximately 153 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Wakefield is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
Portland Avenue is located within the Wakefield District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK.
Portland Avenue has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 41803181 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Portland Avenue is located within the county of West Yorkshire, situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK. It's 159.99 miles North from central London., 11.56 miles South East from Leeds, 14.15 miles North West from Doncaster and 20.96 miles South West from York.
Portland Avenue is within the Post Town of PONTEFRACT.
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Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Mauritius Road
15th April 2024
Why is Mauritius Road so called, since when and by whom? Does Greenwich have any particular links with Mauritius? Very interested to know. 🤞🏼
Can You Help?House Sales in Portland Avenue
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £80,000 | £167,000 | £123,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Estate Agents near Portland Avenue
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Enfields | 2 Alamo House, Sessions House Yard, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1BN | Visit Website |
| Enfields Luxe | 1 Alamo House, Pontefract, WF8 1BN | Visit Website |
| Park Row Properties | 18 Cornmarket, Pontefract WF8 1BJ | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for Portland Avenue
Hotels near Portland Avenue
Budget Hotels near Portland Avenue
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
| 1: Name:Premier Inn Castleford Xscape M62 J32 Address:Colorado Way Telephone: Visit Site |
1.35 |
| 2: Name:Premier Inn Pontefract North Address:A1 Business Park Telephone: Visit Site |
2.24 |
| 3: Name:Travelodge Pontefract Ferrybridge A1 M62 Address:Moto Service Area, A1/M62 Junction, Pontefract, WF11 0AF Telephone:0871 984 6170 Visit Site |
2.39 |
| 4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Leeds-East Address:2 Aberford Road Telephone: Visit Site |
6.33 |
| 5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Wakefield Address:Queen Street, Wakefield Telephone: Visit Site |
7.14 |
Location Details
| Portland Avenue | |
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| Latitude | 53.692958 |
| Longitude | -1.324869 |
| OS Easting (X): | 444574 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 422071 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SE446221 |
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Frequently asked Questions for Portland Avenue
What Council (Local Authority) is Portland Avenue in?
Portland Avenue is located within the local authority area of Wakefield Council which is a Metropolitan District.
What Parish Council is Portland Avenue in?
Portland Avenue is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Portland Avenue in?
Portland Avenue is located within the ward of Pontefract North.
What County is Portland Avenue in?
Portland Avenue is located within the ceremonial county of West Yorkshire.
What Constituency is Portland Avenue in?
Portland Avenue is located within the constituency of Normanton &Pontefract and Castleford.
What Part of the UK is Portland Avenue in?
Portland Avenue is located within the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Portland Avenue in?
Portland Avenue is located within the West Yorkshire Council area.
What Police Force area is Portland Avenue in?
Portland Avenue is located within the West Yorkshire Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Portland Avenue
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Park Lane (B6134) | junction |
| St Michaels Avenue | junction |
| Dorchester Avenue | junction |
| Portland Croft | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Portland Avenue , WF8 4QY
| Sunrise | 05:54 |
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| Sunset | 20:14 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Portland Avenue, WF8 4QY
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bingley Samos 18 April 2024 at 19:00 (23.53 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Drizzle |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.5°C (95.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (15 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00059690 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| Average Age | 44.61 |
| Area Population | 1522.00 |
| Male Population | 769.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 753.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 35 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01011841 |
|---|---|
| LSOA Name: | Wakefield 015D |
| SOA Code: | 5e |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002452 |
| MSOA Name: | Wakefield 015 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Pontefract |
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| Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4BW |
| 01977 696900 |
| Distance: 0.3 Miles |
| Directions from Portland Avenue to Asda Pontefract |
| Iceland Pontefract |
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| Flying Horse Yard, Salter Row, Pontefract, WF8 4PQ |
| 01977600696 |
| Distance: 0.4 Miles |
| Directions from Portland Avenue to Iceland Pontefract |
| Tesco Pontefract Superstore |
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| 12 Cornmarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BJ |
| 0345 677 9540 |
| Distance: 0.46 Miles |
| Directions from Portland Avenue to Tesco Pontefract Superstore |
| Morrisons Pontefract |
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| Stuart Road, Pontefract WF8 1BT |
| 01977 600808 |
| Distance: 0.54 Miles |
| Directions from Portland Avenue to Morrisons Pontefract |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01977 | PONTEFRACT - MYPON | P42 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 21.7 | 15.7 | >=30 | Y | 11 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wakefield |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Wood Street, Wakefield &WF1 2HQ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01924 306 090 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Normanton &Pontefract and Castleford |
| The Member of Parliament is Yvette Cooper |
| Details for the MP Yvette Cooper on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Yvette Cooper on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Yvette Cooper won with a majority of 1,276 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 84,527 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Pontefract North Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire |
Nearest Schools
Primary Schools
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW
Headteacher: Mr Ian Shuttleworth
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-02-07)
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01977703270
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Address: Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA
Headteacher: Mr Darren Redfern
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2012-03-08)
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact:
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Address: Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4RJ
Headteacher: Mrs Kara Adams
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-06-25)
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01977722845
Secondary Schools
The King's School
Address: Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF
Headteacher: Mrs Jo Cross
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-10-13)
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01977601701
The Featherstone Academy
Address: Pontefract Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ
Headteacher: Ms Diana Townshend
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-03-24)
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: 01977722805
Carleton High School
Address: Green Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW
Headteacher: Mrs Shaheen Shariff
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-07-05)
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: 01977781555
Higher Schools
New College Pontefract
Address: Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR
Headteacher: Mrs Vicky Marks
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2023-05-19)
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: 01977702139
CAPA College
Address: Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN
Headteacher: Ms Claire Nicholson
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2022-01-27)
Distance: 12.29 miles
Contact: 01924583737
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Address: Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH
Headteacher: Ms Samantha Wright
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-10-06)
Distance: 12.52 miles
Contact: 01924789789
Nearest Hospitals
| Pontefract Hospital |
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| Address: Friarwood Lane, Pontefract, WF8 1PL, |
| NHS Sector |
| Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01924 541000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.14 (miles) |
| Directions from to Pontefract Hospital |
| Spire Methley Park Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Methley Lane, Methley, Leeds, LS26 9HG, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01977 518518 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.35 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Methley Park Hospital |
| Pinderfields Hospital |
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| Address: Pinderfields Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield, WF1 4DG, |
| NHS Sector |
| Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01924 541000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.77 (miles) |
| Directions from to Pinderfields Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Portland Avenue
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: BELKS COURT, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1DF
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
CORNMARKET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 14 CORNMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
ROPERGATE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 47 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1JY
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
ELLIS DENTAL PRACTICE LIMITED
Address: 18 BEASTFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1AW
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
ONE SMILE DENTAL - PONTEFRACT
Address: 11-15 HORSEFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1PE
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
PONTEFRACT DENTAL CLINIC
Address: TRINITY STREET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1EY
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Portland Avenue
STUART ROAD
Address: THE SURGERY, STUART ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4PQ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703437
NORTHGATE SURGERY
Address: NORTHGATE SURGERY, NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1NF
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703635
FRIARWOOD SURGERY
Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1SU
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 704777
STATION LANE
Address: STATION LANE MEDICAL CENTRE, STATION LANE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 6JL
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 600381
ST THOMAS ROAD SURGERY
Address: ST. THOMAS ROAD, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WF7 5HE
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 801363
ELIZABETH COURT SURGERY
Address: ELIZABETH DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3TG
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Portland Avenue
MEDICHEM PHARMACY
Address: THE STUART ROAD SURGERY, STUART ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4PQ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 791883
BOOTS
Address: 3-5 BEASTFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AL
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703719
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1HJ
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 709408
FRIARWOOD PHARMACY
Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1SU
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703667
CHEQUERFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 1 THE CIRCLE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 2AY
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 797391
MY PHARMACY ONLINE UK LTD
Address: UNIT 9, STERLING INDUSTRIAL PARK, CARR WOOD ROAD, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4PS
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 555830
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Portland Avenue
SITE FOR SORE EYES (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 19 FRONT STREET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1DA
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
MOORHOUSE OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 51 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1JY
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
BAYFIELDS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 32 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1LY
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 15 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 14 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
BROSGILL OPTICIANS - PONTEFRACT
Address: 4 MARKET PLACE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AX
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Pontefract Tanshelf Station is 0.26 miles away.
Address: Pontefract Tanshelf station, Park Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QA
Pontefract Tanshelf is situated on the Pontefract line and is managed by Northern.
Pontefract Tanshelf Station is an unstaffed station.
Directions from Portland Avenue to Pontefract Tanshelf Rail Station
Pontefract Baghill Station is 0.88 miles away.
Address: Pontefract Baghill station, Station Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1RB
Pontefract Baghill is situated on the Dearne Valley line and is managed by Northern.
Pontefract Baghill Station is an unstaffed station.
Directions from Portland Avenue to Pontefract Baghill Rail Station