Sowood Lane is a street located in Briestfield, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire with a Postcode of WF12 0NT
About Sowood Lane
Route to Denby Lane (main road)
Connects directly to Denby Lane
Sowood Lane is off Denby Lane.
The street is located within the Kirklees 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.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number (USRN) of of 19423522 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of West Yorkshire, situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK. It's 161.95 miles North West from central London., 11.61 miles South West from Leeds, 19.77 miles North West from Sheffield and 23.01 miles West from Doncaster.
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| Street Crime (updated 10/06/2025) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02002298 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Sowood Lane |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 07/02/2025.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Sowood Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Wakefield Woolley Edge M1 Northbound Address: j38 39, M1, Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LQ Telephone: 0871 984 6263 Visit Hotel Page |
4.61 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Wakefield Woolley Edge M1 Southbound Address: Moto Service Area J39-38 M1 Southbound, West Bretton, WF4 4LQ Telephone: 0871 984 6179 Visit Hotel Page |
4.79 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Huddersfield Central Address: St Andrews Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.85 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Huddersfield North Address: Wakefield Road, Brighouse Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.85 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Huddersfield Address: Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6NW Telephone: 0871 984 6501 Visit Hotel Page |
5.03 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: West Yorkshire |
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Location Details
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| Sowood Lane | |
| Latitude | 53.645268 |
| Longitude | -1.654919 |
| OS Easting (X): | 422809 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 416610 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SE228166 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 04:58 |
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| Sunset | 21:27 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bingley Samos 5 July 2025 at 05:00 (14.31 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.3°C (95.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00056704 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 46.90 |
| Area Population | 1151.00 |
| Male Population | 567.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 584.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 15 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01011252 |
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| LSOA Name: | Kirklees 028A |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002298 |
| MSOA Name: | Kirklees 028 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Mirfield Queens Rd Express |
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| Huddersfield Rd, Mirfield, WF14 8AN |
| 0345 610 2787 |
| Distance: 2.53 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Mirfield Queens Rd Express |
| Morrisons Huddersfield |
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| Penistone Road, Waterloo, Huddersfield HD5 8QW |
| 01484 455022 |
| Distance: 3.07 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Huddersfield |
| Asda Dewsbury |
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| Mill Street West, Dewsbury, WF12 9AE |
| 01924 431500 |
| Distance: 3.11 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Dewsbury |
| Sainsburys Dewsbury |
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| Railway Street, Dewsbury, England, WF12 8EB |
| 01924 462190 |
| Distance: 3.28 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Dewsbury |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01484 - Huddersfield |
| Area Code: 01924 - Wakefield |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 2.3 | 2.4 | 3.8 | N | 6 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Kirklees |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre 3, Market Street, Huddersfield &HD1 1WG |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01484 221 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Dewsbury |
| The Member of Parliament is Iqbal Mohamed |
| Details for the MP Iqbal Mohamed on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Iqbal Mohamed on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Iqbal Mohamed won with a majority of 6,934 the result was Ind gain from Lab. The total electorate was 71,685 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Dewsbury South Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Thornhill Junior and Infant School
Address: Thornhill Junior and Infant School, Edge Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0QT
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: 01924453259
Thornhill Junior and Infant School
Address: Thornhill Junior and Infant School, Edge Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0QT
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact:
Overthorpe CofE Academy
Address: Overthorpe CofE Academy, Edge Top Road, Thornhill, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0BH
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01924325300
Flockton CofE (C) First School
Address: Flockton CofE (C) First School, Flockton First School, Barnsley Road, Flockton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4DH
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01924326800
Grange Moor Primary School
Address: Grange Moor Primary School, Liley Lane, Grange Moor, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4EW
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01924840748
Nearest Hospitals
| Priory Hospital Dewsbury |
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| Address: York Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 7LB |
| Independent Sector |
| Priory Group Limited |
| Telephone: 01924 436 140 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.73 miles |
| Directions from to Priory Hospital Dewsbury |
| Dewsbury and District Hospital |
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| Address: Halifax Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4HS |
| NHS Sector |
| Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01924 541000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.93 miles |
| Directions from to Dewsbury and District Hospital |
| SpaMedica Eye Hospital Wakefield |
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| Address: Unit 10 Silkwood Park, Fryers Way, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9TJ |
| NHS Sector |
| Spamedica |
| Telephone: 0330 058 4280 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.07 miles |
| Directions from to SpaMedica Eye Hospital Wakefield |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
THORNHILL DENTAL
Address: 4 EDGE LANE, DEWSBURY, WF12 0QR
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
TIME FOR TEETH HMP NEW HALL
Address: NEW HALL WAY, FLOCKTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 4AX
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
FLOCKTON SURGERY
Address: 101 BARNSLEY ROAD, FLOCKTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 4EH
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
MOUNTAIN ROAD SURGERY
Address: 111 MOUNTAIN ROAD, THORNHILL, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0BS
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 522101
THE PADDOCK SURGERY
Address: CHAPEL LANE, THORNHILL, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0DH
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 465343
THORNHILL LEES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 140 SLAITHWAITE ROAD, THORNHILL LEES, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 9DW
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 461369
MIDDLESTOWN
Address: MIDDLESTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE, NEW ROAD, MIDDLESTOWN, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 4PA
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 237100
NORTH ROAD SUITE,RAVENSTHORPE HEALTH CTR
Address: RAVENSTHORPE HEALTH CENTRE, NETHERFIELD ROAD, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF13 3JY
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 767101
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
THORNHILL PHARMACY
Address: 30 THE TOWN, THORNHILL, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0RB
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 464847
BREWERY LANE PHARMACY
Address: 49 BREWERY LANE, THORNHILL LEES, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 9DU
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 459682
SYKES CHEMIST
Address: 140 SLAITHWAITE ROAD, THORNHILL LEES, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 9DW
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 457784
WELL
Address: 620 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, RAVENSTHORPE, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF13 3HL
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 461651
MIDDLESTOWN PHARMACY
Address: 97 NEW ROAD, MIDDLESTOWN, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 4NS
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 276400
EYE PHARMACY
Address: 6D, RAVENSTHORPE RETAIL PARK, HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF13 3HN
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 466188
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
EYE PHARMACY (DEWSBURY)
Address: 6D RAVENSTHORPE SHOPPING PARK, HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF13 3HN
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: :
EYES ALLURE - RAVENSTHORPE
Address: 50 NORTH ROAD, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF13 3AB
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Ravensthorpe Station is 2.09 miles away.
Address: Ravensthorpe station, Ravensthorpe, Ravensthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF12 9ED
Ravensthorpe is situated on the Huddersfield line and is managed by Northern.
Ravensthorpe Station is an unstaffed station.
Mirfield Station is 2.36 miles away.
Address: Mirfield station, Station Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8NL
Mirfield is situated on the Huddersfield line and is managed by Northern.
Mirfield Station is an unstaffed station.