Watkinson Road is a street located in the town of Halifax. The street has a length of approximately 538 metres.
The street is located within the Calderdale 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.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 5300227 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of HX2 9DB, HX2 9DA, HX2 9BZ and HX2 9AB.
It is located within the county of West Yorkshire, situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK. It's 172.32 miles North West from central London., 14.32 miles West from Leeds, 23.8 miles North East from Manchester and 30.51 miles North West from Sheffield.
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Watkinson Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Halifax Address: Dean Clough, Halifax, HX3 5AY Telephone: 0871 984 6144 Visit Hotel Page |
1.38 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Halifax Town Centre Address: Broad Street Plaza Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.98 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Halifax South Address: Salterhebble Hill Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.28 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Huddersfield West Address: New Hey Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.65 |
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5: Name:Days Inn Hotel Bradford - Leeds Address: Eastbound M62, Clifton, Leeds Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.00 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Protheroe Property | D Mill Courtyard 5 Dean Clough Halifax HX3 5AX | Visit Website |
| Redwoods | Central House Central Street, Halifax, HX1 1HU | Visit Website |
| Fine & Country | 3rd Floor 8 Silver Street Halifax HX1 1HS | Visit Website |
| Ryder & Dutton | 8 Silver Street, Halifax, HX1 1HS | |
| Charnock Bates | Property House, Lister Lane, Halifax, HX1 5AS | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: West Yorkshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Watkinson Road | |
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| Latitude | 53.747694 |
| Longitude | -1.881250 |
| OS Easting (X): | 407830 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 427955 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SE078280 |
Roads that have a Junction with Watkinson Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Beechwood Grove | junction |
| Watkinson Drive | junction |
| Watkinson Avenue | junction |
| Blackmires | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:22 |
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| Sunset | 15:52 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bingley Samos 24 December 2024 at 18:00 (4.42 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.8°C (96.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00055165 & E00055166 |
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| ONS Area Name | Challenged Transitionaries & White Professionals |
| Average Age | 40.26 |
| Area Population | 1437.00 |
| Male Population | 708.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 729.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 57 (4%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01010940 |
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| LSOA Name: | Calderdale 006B |
| SOA Code: | 4a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002249 |
| MSOA Name: | Calderdale 006 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Ovenden Esso Express |
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| Keighley Rd, Ovenden, Halifax, HX2 8BA |
| 0345 674 6496 |
| Distance: 0.33 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Ovenden Esso Express |
| Morrisons Halifax |
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| Keighley Road, Halifax HX2 8HU |
| 01422 244446 |
| Distance: 0.48 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Halifax |
| Iceland Halifax |
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| Unit 5, Crossley Retail Park, West Yorkshire, HX1 5RA |
| 01422384143 |
| Distance: 1.47 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Halifax |
| Asda Halifax |
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| Thrum Hall Lane, Halifax, HX1 4PG |
| 01422 331200 |
| Distance: 1.6 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Halifax |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01422 - Halifax |
| Area Code: 01274 - Bradford |
| Area Code: 01484 - Huddersfield |
| Area Code: 01535 - Keighley |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 23.4 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 14 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Calderdale |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Crossley Street, Halifax &HX1 1UJ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0845 245 6000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Halifax |
| The Member of Parliament is Kate Dearden |
| Details for the MP Kate Dearden on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Kate Dearden on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Kate Dearden won with a majority of 6,269 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 77,516 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Illingworth and Mixenden Ward |
| Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Trinity Academy Akroydon
Address: Trinity Academy Akroydon, Rawson Street North, Boothtown, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 6PU
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01422351291
Rawson Junior and Infant School
Address: Rawson Junior and Infant School, Rawson Street North, Boothtown, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 6PU
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact:
Lee Mount Primary School
Address: Lee Mount Primary School, Lee Mount Road, Lee Mount, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 5EB
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact:
St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Address: St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Furness Place, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8JY
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01422244628
Whitehill Community Academy
Address: Whitehill Community Academy, Occupation Lane, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9RL
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01422244471
Whitehill Community Trust School
Address: Whitehill Community Trust School, Occupation Lane, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9RL
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact:
Dean Field Community Primary School
Address: Dean Field Community Primary School, Cousin Lane, Ovenden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8DQ
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact:
Moorside Community Primary School
Address: Moorside Community Primary School, Keighley Road, Ovenden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8AP
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01422365236
Abbey Park Academy
Address: Abbey Park Academy, Keighley Close, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9DG
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01422246610
Ash Green Community Primary School
Address: Ash Green Community Primary School, Mixenden Road, Mixenden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8QD
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01422244613
England Secondary Schools
Trinity Academy Halifax
Address: Trinity Academy Halifax, Shay Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9TZ
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01422244890
The North Halifax Grammar School
Address: The North Halifax Grammar School, Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9SU
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01422244625
The North Halifax Grammar School
Address: The North Halifax Grammar School, Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9SU
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BEECHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 60A KEIGHLEY ROAD, OVENDEN, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX2 8AL
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01422 305970
NURSERY LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: NURSERY LANE, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 5TE
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
KEIGHLEY ROAD SURGERY
Address: KEIGHLEY ROAD, ILLINGWORTH, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX2 9LL
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01422 247528
MIXENDEN STONES SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: MIXENDEN STONES, MIXENDEN, HALIFAX, HX2 8RQ
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
MIXENDEN STONES SURGERY (CARITAS GROUP)
Address: MIXENDEN STONES, HALIFAX, HX2 8RQ
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
PLANE TREES GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 51 SANDBEDS ROAD, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX2 0QL
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01422 330860
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
DR MARK HURST OPTOMETRIST LTD
Address: 52 KEIGHLEY ROAD, OVENDEN, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX2 8AL
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
OPTICARE EYE CARE SPECIALISTS (HALIFAX)
Address: 276 QUEENS ROAD, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 4NJ
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (HALIFAX)
Address: 6 WOOLSHOPS, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 1RU
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: :
I-CARE OPTICIANS (HALIFAX)
Address: 36 MARKET STREET, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 1PB
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MARKET STREET - HALIFAX)
Address: 7-11 MARKET STREET, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 1PB
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HALIFAX)
Address: 3-5 SQUARE, WOOLSHOPS SHOPPING CENTRE, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 1RJ
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Halifax Station is 2.18 miles away.
Address: Halifax station, Horton Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QE
Halifax is situated on the Calder Valley line and is managed by Northern.
Halifax Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Sowerby Bridge Station is 2.94 miles away.
Address: Sowerby Bridge station, Station Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3LB
Sowerby Bridge is situated on the Calder Valley line and is managed by Northern.
Sowerby Bridge Station is an unstaffed station.