WF17 8EJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WF17) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8EJ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case WF which means Wakefield.
- Postal District. In our case WF17.
- Postal Sector. In our case WF17 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EJ.
The regional mail center for the post area WF is the Yorkshire Distribution Centre, which is located at Silkstone House, Express Way, Wakefield Europort, NORMANTON, WF6 2XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the WF17 8EJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WF17 8EJ postcode have the street address of Carlinghow Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WF17 8EJ postcode is home to a bustling 71 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BATLEY within the old postal county of Yorkshire.
WF17 8EJ is within the town of Batley.
The WF17 8EJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WF17 8EJ are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced, detached and semi-detached.
Most properties in WF17 8EJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for WF17 8EJ
| Latitude | 53.7191611122 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.64946435178 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WF17 8EJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For WF17 8EJ
| Average Mbps | 116.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 77.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
WF17 8EJ has an average download speed of 116.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
608 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
77% of postcodes (911,987) have slower broadband speeds.
23% of postcodes (272,046) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WF17 8EJ
| Average Mbps | 15.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
WF17 8EJ has an average upload speed of 15 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,991 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
65% of postcodes (769,312) have slower upload speeds.
34% of postcodes (403,338) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WF17 8EJ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Lydgate Junior and Infant School
Address: Lydgate Junior and Infant School, Lydgate Road, Soothill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 6EY
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: 01924476218
Mill Lane Primary School
Address: Mill Lane Primary School, Mill Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 6EG
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01924477544
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School, Park Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5LP
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01924326728
Warwick Road Primary School
Address: Warwick Road Primary School, Warwick Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 6BS
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01924455593
Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School, Albion Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5AH
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact:
Purlwell Infant and Nursery School
Address: Purlwell Infant and Nursery School, Purlwell Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7PE
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01924326734
Hyrstmount Junior School
Address: Hyrstmount Junior School, Highcliffe Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7NS
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01924326700
Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School, Stocks Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8PA
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01924326361
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Batley
Address: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Batley, Upton Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8PH
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact:
Carlinghow Princess Royal Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: Carlinghow Princess Royal Junior Infant and Nursery School, Ealand Road, Carlinghow, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8HT
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact:
Manorfield Infant and Nursery School
Address: Manorfield Infant and Nursery School, Manor Way, Staincliffe, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7DQ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact:
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
Address: Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School, Upper Batley Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0NP
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01924470555
Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School, Healey Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8BN
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact:
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Address: Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, Staincliffe Hall Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7QX
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01924326756
Birstall Primary Academy
Address: Birstall Primary Academy, Chapel Lane, Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9EE
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01924471372
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Address: St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School, Fieldhead Lane, Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9HN
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01924326750
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Birstall
Address: St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Birstall, Nova Lane, Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9LQ
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact:
The John Curwen Co-Operative Primary Academy
Address: The John Curwen Co-Operative Primary Academy, Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 9BB
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact:
Heckmondwike Primary School
Address: Heckmondwike Primary School, Cawley Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AN
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01924325690
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Address: Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School, Bath Road, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 9EA
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact:
Gomersal Primary School
Address: Gomersal Primary School, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4PX
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01274879313
Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy
Address: Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy, Vernon Road, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 6HU
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01924668836
Carlton Junior and Infant School
Address: Carlton Junior and Infant School, Upper Road, Batley Carr, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2DQ
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01924325265
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Dewsbury)
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Dewsbury), Healds Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4HY
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Upper Batley High School
Address: Upper Batley High School, Blenheim Drive, Batley Field Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0BJ
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01924326343
Upper Batley High School
Address: Upper Batley High School, Blenheim Drive, Batley Field Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0BJ
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact:
Batley Grammar School
Address: Batley Grammar School, Carlinghow Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0AD
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01924474980
Batley Girls High School
Address: Batley Girls High School, Windmill Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0LD
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01924350080
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Address: Heckmondwike Grammar School, High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AH
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01924402202
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Address: Heckmondwike Grammar School, High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AH
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WF17 8EJ
LOCALA CIC DENTAL CARE
Address: BATLEY HEALTH CENTRE, 130 COMMERCIAL STREET, BATLEY, WF17 5ED
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
ECLIPSE DENTAL CARE
Address: 27 BRANCH ROAD, BATLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 5SB
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
23-25
Address: HENRIETTA STREET, BATLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 5DN
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
169-171 HIGH STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 169-171 HIGH STREET, HECKMONDWIKE, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF16 0DY
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
MOUNT PLEASANT DENTIST
Address: 67A PURLWELL LANE, BATLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 7QF
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 HIGH STREET, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 9ES
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WF17 8EJ
WELLINGTON HOUSE PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1, 485 BRADFORD ROAD, BATLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 8LB
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 477510
BATLEY PHARMACY
Address: 157 UPPER COMMERCIAL STREET, BATLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 5DH
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 442845
MILEUSNIC CHEMIST
Address: 133 UPPER COMMERCIAL STREET, BATLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 5DH
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 441434
WELLINGTON HOUSE PHARMACY
Address: 104 COMMERCIAL STREET, BATLEY, WF17 5DP
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 476101
WELL
Address: 4 MARKET PLACE, BATLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 5DA
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 477957
THE PHARMACY HUB
Address: 4 BATLEY ROAD, HECKMONDWIKE, WF16 9NE
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 403470
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WF17 8EJ
SWYS OPTICAL LTD
Address: 111 COMMERCIAL STREET, BATLEY, WF17 5DQ
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BATLEY)
Address: 78 COMMERCIAL STREET, BATLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 5DS
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
OPTIVU EYECARE (BATLEY)
Address: 76 COMMERCIAL STREET, BATLEY, WF17 5DS
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
WHALEY OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 57 COMMERCIAL STREET, BATLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 5EP
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
OPTICARE (BATLEY)
Address: 5 OXFORD STREET, BATLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 7PZ
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
EYE CARE MATTERS (BATLEY)
Address: 15 LOW LANE, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 9EW
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WF17 8EJ
BATLEY HEALTH CENTRE SURGERY
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, 130 COMMERCIAL STREET, BATLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 5ED
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 351540
CHERRY TREE SURGERY
Address: 132 UPPER COMMERCIAL STREET, BATLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 5DH
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 471115
BROUGHTON HOUSE GP SURGERY
Address: 20 NEW WAY, BATLEY, WF17 5QT
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 420244
BROUGHTON HOUSE SURGERY
Address: NEW WAY, BATLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 5QT
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 420244
WELLINGTON HOUSE
Address: WELLINGTON HOUSE SURGERY, HENRIETTA STREET, BATLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 5DN
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 669960
MOUNT PLEASANT MED CENTRE
Address: 69 PURLWELL LANE, MOUNT PLEASANT, BATLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 7PF
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 474499
Motorway Junctions near WF17 8EJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WF17 8EJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WF17 8EJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Batley and Spen Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Kim Leadbeater |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the WF17 8EJ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Kirklees District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Kirklees District at the following link Kirklees District.How much is the Council Tax?
Kirklees District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Kirklees District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the WF17 8EJ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Kirklees council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries | Kirklees CouncilPostcodes near the WF17 8EJ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WF17 8EJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Branch Road, BATLEY, WF17 5RY | 1.12 miles | Directions from WF17 8EJ to Aldi |
| Asda, Alfreds Way, BATLEY, WF17 5DR | 1.22 miles | Directions from WF17 8EJ to Asda |
| Iceland, Alfreds Way, BATLEY, WF17 5DR | 1.22 miles | Directions from WF17 8EJ to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Regent Street, HECKMONDWIKE, WF16 0HD | 2.20 miles | Directions from WF17 8EJ to Morrisons |
| Asda, Howley Park Road, Morley, LEEDS, LS27 0BP | 3.14 miles | Directions from WF17 8EJ to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WF17 8EJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Hasrthead Moor Services, East, Brighouse, HD6 4JX | 3.98 miles | Directions from WF17 8EJ to Hasrthead Moor Services, East |
| Unit 4, Junction 1 Retail Park, Leeds, LS11 0BD | 4.68 miles | Directions from WF17 8EJ to Unit 4, Junction 1 Retail Park |
| 1 Herriot Way, Wakefield, WF1 2PT | 6.02 miles | Directions from WF17 8EJ to 1 Herriot Way |
| Unit H1, Leeds Road Retail Park, Huddersfield, HD1 6PF | 6.44 miles | Directions from WF17 8EJ to Unit H1, Leeds Road Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Northgate Centre, HECKMONDWIKE, WF16 9RL | 1.33 miles | Directions from WF17 8EJ to McDonald's, Northgate Centre, HECKMONDWIKE, WF16 9RL |
| McDonald's, Centre 27 Business Park, Bankwood Way, Birstall, BATLEY, WF17 9TB | 1.61 miles | Directions from WF17 8EJ to McDonald's, Centre 27 Business Park, Bankwood Way, Birstall, BATLEY, WF17 9TB |
| McDonald's, Howley Park Road, Morley, LEEDS, LS27 0BP | 1.95 miles | Directions from WF17 8EJ to McDonald's, Howley Park Road, Morley, LEEDS, LS27 0BP |
| McDonald's, Wide Lane, Morley, LEEDS, LS27 8PL | 3.73 miles | Directions from WF17 8EJ to McDonald's, Wide Lane, Morley, LEEDS, LS27 8PL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Centre 27 Business Park, Bankwood Way, Birstall, BATLEY, WF17 9TB | 1.61 miles | Directions from WF17 8EJ to KFC Junction 27 - Bankwood Way |
| KFC, Railway Street, DEWSBURY, WF12 8EB | 2.30 miles | Directions from WF17 8EJ to KFC Dewsbury - Long Causeway |
| KFC, Clifton, BRIGHOUSE, HD6 4JX | 3.97 miles | Directions from WF17 8EJ to KFC Hartshead Moor - M62 Services |
| KFC, Upper Level, White Rose Shopping Centre, LEEDS, LS11 8LU | 4.07 miles | Directions from WF17 8EJ to KFC Beeston - White Rose Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Weaverthorpe Road, BRADFORD, BD4 6SX | 4.10 miles | Directions from WF17 8EJ to KFC Bradford - The Avenue Retail Park |