About Whitwood Lane
Whitwood Lane is a street located in the town of Castleford and near the town of Castleford. The street has a length of approximately 861 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.
The street 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.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 41804476 and 41807252 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of WF10 5QN, WF10 5QD, WF10 5PX and WF10 5QB.
It is located within the county of West Yorkshire, situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK. It's 162.37 miles North from central London., 8.5 miles South East from Leeds, 17 miles North West from Doncaster and 21.09 miles South West from York.
WHITWOOD LANE is within the Post Town of CASTLEFORD
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Budget Friendly Hotels near Whitwood Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Castleford Xscape M62 J32 Address: Colorado Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.04 |
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2: Name:Holiday Inn Express Leeds-East Address: 2 Aberford Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.24 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Pontefract North Address: A1 Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.92 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Wakefield City North Address: Paragon Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.96 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Wakefield Address: Queen Street, Wakefield Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.00 |
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Map of Whitwood Lane
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02002450 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Whitwood Lane |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £130,000 | £151,000 | £140,500 | 2 |
| 2015 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £362,000 | £85,000 | £177,333 | 3 |
| 2017 | £1,900,441 | £259,950 | £1,080,196 | 2 |
| 2021 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Chris North Properties LTD | 23 Altofts Road, Normanton, WF6 2AY | Visit Website |
| Richard Kendall | 10 High Street Normanton WF6 2AB | Visit Website |
| Hunters | 6 Bank Street, Castleford, WF10 1HZ | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: West Yorkshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Whitwood Lane | |
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| Latitude | 53.715555 |
| Longitude | -1.390660 |
| OS Easting (X): | 440209 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 424546 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SE402245 |
Roads that have a Junction with Whitwood Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Altofts Lane | pseudo node |
| California Drive | junction |
| Voysey Avenue | junction |
| Speedwell Road | junction |
| Whitwood Common Lane (A655) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:50 |
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| Sunset | 19:05 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bingley Samos 22 September 2024 at 20:00 (20.47 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.2°C (98.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00059285 |
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| ONS Area Name | Self-Sufficient Retirement |
| Average Age | 40.82 |
| Area Population | 1350.00 |
| Male Population | 680.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 670.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 42 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01011758 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wakefield 013A |
| SOA Code: | 4b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002450 |
| MSOA Name: | Wakefield 013 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Castleford Express |
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| Willowbridge Lane, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5NN |
| 0345 610 6797 |
| Distance: 0.53 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Castleford Express |
| Morrisons Castleford |
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| Albion Street, Castleford WF10 1EQ |
| 01977 554 687 |
| Distance: 1.46 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Castleford |
| Asda Normanton |
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| High Street, Normanton, WF6 2AL |
| 01924 394400 |
| Distance: 1.51 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Normanton |
| Asda Glasshoughton |
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| Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 5EL |
| 01977 788900 |
| Distance: 1.55 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Glasshoughton |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01977 - Pontefract |
| Area Code: 01924 - Wakefield |
| Area Code: 0113 - Leeds |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 4.4 | 5.1 | 5.9 | N | 7 |
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 2024 General Election Yvette Cooper won with a majority of 6,630 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 74,618 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Altofts and Whitwood Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Half Acres Primary Academy
Address: Half Acres Primary Academy, Temple Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5RE
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01977802325
Castleford Half Acres Primary School
Address: Castleford Half Acres Primary School, Temple Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5RE
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact:
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Address: Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy, Methley Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1PN
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01977524483
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
Address: Ackton Pastures Primary Academy, College Grove, Whitwood, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5NS
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01977802322
Ackton Pastures Primary School
Address: Ackton Pastures Primary School, College Grove, Whitwood, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5NS
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact:
Normanton Common Primary Academy
Address: Normanton Common Primary Academy, Castleford Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1QU
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01924890576
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Address: St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Beckbridge Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2HZ
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01924891685
Normanton Junior Academy
Address: Normanton Junior Academy, Church Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1EY
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: 01924891546
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
Address: Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School, High Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1NR
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01924894309
Martin Frobisher Infant School
Address: Martin Frobisher Infant School, Church Road, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2NU
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: 01924897814
Nearest Hospitals
| Spire Methley Park Hospital |
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| Address: Methley Lane, Methley, Leeds, LS26 9HG, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01977 518518 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.5 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Methley Park Hospital |
| 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: 6.1 (miles) |
| Directions from to Pontefract 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: 6.93 (miles) |
| Directions from to Pinderfields Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: KINGS MEDICAL CENTRE, KING EDWARD STREET, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2AZ
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: :
CASTLEFORD DENTAL CLINIC
Address: CASTLEFORD HEALTH CENTRE, WELBECK STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1HB
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
THE HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 21 HIGH STREET, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2AD
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: :
ARMSTRONG HAIRE AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 38 BANK STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1JD
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
JAMES TAYLOR AND PARTNERS
Address: ELIZABETH HOUSE, BRADLEY STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1HS
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 105 STATION LANE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 5BA
Distance: 2.89 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HEALTH CARE FIRST PARTNERSHIP
Address: PINFOLD SURGERY, PINFOLD LANE, MICKLETOWN METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9AA
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 664141
HENRY MOORE CLINIC
Address: 26 SMAWTHORNE LANE, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 4EN
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 552007
CASTLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WELBECK STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1DP
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 465777
KING'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: KING EDWARD STREET, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2AZ
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 223909
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SAVILE ROAD, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1PH
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 554831
WELBECK STREET HEALTH CENTRE
Address: WELBECK STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1HB
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
M AND A PHARMACIES
Address: 146 CASTLEFORD ROAD, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2EP
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 220021
METHLEY PHARMACY
Address: PINFOLD LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9AB
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 551788
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 28 SMAWTHORNE LANE, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 4EN
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 553269
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, LEEDS ROAD, GLASSHOUGHTON, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5EL
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 788910
EXEL CHEMIST
Address: 56 HIGH STREET, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2AQ
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 896777
WELL
Address: SAVILE ROAD, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1PD
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 552603
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Castleford Station is 1.59 miles away.
Address: Castleford station, Beancroft Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5DN
Castleford is situated on the Pontefract line and is managed by Northern.
Castleford Station is an unstaffed station.
Normanton Station is 1.72 miles away.
Address: Normanton station, Lower Station Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BG
Normanton is situated on the Hallam Line and is managed by Northern.
Normanton Station is an unstaffed station.