WF12 8LQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WF12) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8LQ) 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 WF12.
- Postal Sector. In our case WF12 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LQ.
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 WF12 8LQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WF12 8LQ postcode have the street address of Long Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WF12 8LQ postcode is home to a bustling 22 residents!
WF12 8LQ is within the town of Dewsbury.
The WF12 8LQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WF12 8LQ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in WF12 8LQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for WF12 8LQ
The telephone area code for WF12 8LQ is 01924 Wakefield.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 53.679881389 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.61387975275 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Thornhill Lees
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 7.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | N 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 23.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 21.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 35.970 |
WF12 8LQ has an average download speed of 23.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
443 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
4% of postcodes (52,014) have slower broadband speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,132,184) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 5.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 4.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 10.260 |
WF12 8LQ has an average upload speed of 5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,494 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
6% of postcodes (73,713) have slower upload speeds.
94% of postcodes (1,108,434) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Gawthorpe Community Academy
Address: Gawthorpe Community Academy, High Street, Gawthorpe, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9QP
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01924679680
Gawthorpe Community Primary School
Address: Gawthorpe Community Primary School, High Street, Gawthorpe, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9QP
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact:
Orchard Primary Academy
Address: Orchard Primary Academy, Princess Road, Chickenley, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8QT
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01924469578
Chickenley Community Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: Chickenley Community Junior Infant and Nursery School, Princess Road, Chickenley, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8QT
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact:
Earlsheaton Infant School
Address: Earlsheaton Infant School, Commercial Street, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8JF
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01924460969
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Address: Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, Bendigo Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7LX
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01924460666
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Address: Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School, Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LY
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01924469455
Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School, Rockley Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1NS
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01924430960
Nearest Dentists
DEWSBURY DENTAL CARE
Address: 43 SAVILE ROAD, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 9PJ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
EMPIRE HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: UNIT 10, EMPIRE HOUSE, WAKEFIELD ROAD, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 8DJ
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
BAKER AND RIGBY DENTAL SURGEONS
Address: 10 CHURCH STREET, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF13 1LB
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
THORNHILL DENTAL
Address: 4 EDGE LANE, DEWSBURY, WF12 0QR
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
DEWSBURY DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 15 HALIFAX ROAD, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF13 2JH
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 46 BANK STREET, OSSETT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8NW
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
CHICKENLEY PHARMACY
Address: 51 WALNUT LANE, CHICKENLEY, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 8NJ
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 452095
EARLSHEATON PHARMACY
Address: EARLSHEATON MEDICAL CTR, 252 WAKEFIELD ROAD, EARLSHEATON, DEWSBURY, WF12 8AH
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 465714
SYKES CHEMIST
Address: 140 SLAITHWAITE ROAD, THORNHILL LEES, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 9DW
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 457784
NOBLE'S CHEMIST
Address: 92 SAVILE ROAD, SAVILE TOWN, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 9LP
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 465583
SAVILE TOWN PHARMACY
Address: THE SIDINGS, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 9QU
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 454729
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: MILL STREET WEST, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 9PP
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 431510
Nearest Opticians
ADAMS OPTICIANS - DEWSBURY
Address: 41 SOUTH STREET, SAVILE TOWN, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 9NB
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (DEWSBURY)
Address: 2-4 WESTGATE, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF13 1BW
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
GILL OPTICIANS
Address: 3 MARKET PLACE, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF13 1AE
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
BAYFIELDS Z LTD - OSSETT
Address: 5 WESLEY STREET, OSSETT, WF5 8ER
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
NK OPTICAL LTD
Address: 8 ENNERDALE AVENUE, DEWSBURY, WF12 7NH
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
AUCKLAND OPTICIANS (OSSETT)
Address: 27 TOWNGATE, OSSETT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9BL
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
SAVILE TOWN MEDICAL CTR.
Address: SCARBOROUGH STREET, SAVILE TOWN, DEWSBURY, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 9AY
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 461124
CHICKENLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: WALNUT LANE, CHICKENLEY, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 8NJ
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 452736
EARLSHEATON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 252 WAKEFIELD ROAD, EARLSHEATON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 8AH
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 465511
THORNHILL LEES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 140 SLAITHWAITE ROAD, THORNHILL LEES, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 9DW
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 461369
SAVILE ROAD
Address: SAVILE TOWN, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 9LP
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 465725
SIDINGS HEALTHCARE CENTRE
Address: THE SIDINGS, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 9QU
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links
Train Stations
Dewsbury
Address: Dewsbury station, Wellington Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1HF
Postcode: WF13 1HF
Line: Huddersfield line
Company: TransPennine Express
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 1.16 miles
Batley
Address: Batley station, Upper Station Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5TA
Postcode: WF17 5TA
Line: Huddersfield line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.05 miles
Ravensthorpe
Address: Ravensthorpe station, Ravensthorpe, Ravensthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF12 9ED
Postcode: WF12 9ED
Line: Huddersfield line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.73 miles
Mirfield
Address: Mirfield station, Station Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8NL
Postcode: WF14 8NL
Line: Huddersfield line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.24 miles
Wakefield Kirkgate
Address: Wakefield Kirkgate station, Monk Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4EL
Postcode: WF1 4EL
Line: Hallam Line|Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.14 miles
Wakefield Westgate
Address: Wakefield Westgate station, Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN
Postcode: WF1 2QN
Line: Pontefract line|Wakefield line
Company: London North Eastern Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.44 miles
Outwood
Address: Outwood station, Lingwell Court, Outwood, West Yorkshire, WF1 2NX
Postcode: WF1 2NX
Line: Wakefield line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.90 miles
Morley
Address: Morley station, Station Road, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 8JR
Postcode: LS27 8JR
Line: Huddersfield line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.93 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Dewsbury and Batley |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Iqbal Mohamed |
| Political Party | Independent |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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 CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £228,000 | £228,000 | £228,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £102,000 | £102,000 | £102,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Railway Street, DEWSBURY, WF12 8EB | 1.25 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Railway Street, DEWSBURY, WF12 8EB | 1.25 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Mill Street West, DEWSBURY, WF12 9AE | 1.59 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Lidl, Kingsway, OSSETT, WF5 8DA | 2.11 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Iceland, Bank Street, OSSETT, WF5 8NL | 2.19 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Calder Park, Wakefield, WF2 7BL | 4.14 miles | Directions to Calder Park |
| 1 Herriot Way, Wakefield, WF1 2PT | 4.58 miles | Directions to 1 Herriot Way |
| Woolley Edge M1 (nth), Wakefield, WF4 4LQ | 4.78 miles | Directions to Woolley Edge M1 (nth) |
| Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm, Wakefield, WF1 1QR | 4.85 miles | Directions to Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Northgate Centre, HECKMONDWIKE, WF16 9RL | 3.22 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Northgate Centre, HECKMONDWIKE, WF16 9RL |
| McDonald's, Dewsbury Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9BY | 3.63 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Dewsbury Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9BY |
| McDonald's, Howley Park Road, Morley, LEEDS, LS27 0BP | 3.82 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Howley Park Road, Morley, LEEDS, LS27 0BP |
| McDonald's, Centre 27 Business Park, Bankwood Way, Birstall, BATLEY, WF17 9TB | 4.45 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Centre 27 Business Park, Bankwood Way, Birstall, BATLEY, WF17 9TB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Railway Street, DEWSBURY, WF12 8EB | 0.78 miles | Directions to KFC Dewsbury - Long Causeway |
| KFC, Peel Avenue, WAKEFIELD, WF2 7BL | 4.15 miles | Directions to KFC Wakefield - Calder Park |
| KFC, Westgate Retail & Leisure Park, Ings Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SD | 4.39 miles | Directions to KFC Wakefield - Westgate Retail Park |
| KFC, Centre 27 Business Park, Bankwood Way, Birstall, BATLEY, WF17 9TB | 4.45 miles | Directions to KFC Junction 27 - Bankwood Way |
| KFC, Upper Level, White Rose Shopping Centre, LEEDS, LS11 8LU | 5.62 miles | Directions to KFC Beeston - White Rose Shopping Centre |