Birkwood Avenue is a street located in the village of Sharlston. It uses the postcode WF4 1AE. The street has a length of approximately 152 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 41800379 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 159.51 miles North from central London., 10.58 miles South East from Leeds, 15.26 miles North West from Doncaster and 19.66 miles North from Sheffield.
BIRKWOOD AVENUE is within the Post Town of WAKEFIELD
Map of Birkwood Avenue
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02002469 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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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.
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| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Birkwood Avenue
UPRN: 63010685
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 63010686
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 63010687
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 63010695
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 63010696
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 63010697
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 63010699
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 63010705
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £149,950 | £149,950 | £149,950 | 1 |
| 2016 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £186,000 | £186,000 | £186,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ENGIE Regeneration Limited | Almond Avenue Walton WF2 6UA | |
| Stonebridge Homes | Neil Fox Way, Wakefield, WF1 5FW | Visit Website |
| Wakefield and District Housing, Coming Soon - Heathlands | City Fields, Wakefield, WF1 5HF | Visit Website |
| Richard Kendall | 10 High Street Normanton WF6 2AB | Visit Website |
| Chris North Properties LTD | 23 Altofts Road, Normanton, WF6 2AY | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: West Yorkshire |
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Location Details
| Birkwood Avenue | |
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| Latitude | 53.665692 |
| Longitude | -1.417135 |
| OS Easting (X): | 438508 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 418984 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SE385190 |
Known Residential Addresses for Birkwood Avenue
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Roads that have a Junction with Birkwood Avenue
| Street | Junction Type |
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| West Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:20 |
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| Sunset | 15:56 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bingley Samos 30 December 2024 at 16:00 (20.88 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.5°C (82.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (13 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00059357 |
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| ONS Area Name | Older Workers and Retirement |
| Average Age | 46.19 |
| Area Population | 1490.00 |
| Male Population | 740.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 750.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 7 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01011773 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wakefield 032C |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002469 |
| MSOA Name: | Wakefield 032 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Crofton Local |
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| 69 High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, England, WF4 1NG |
| 01924 862504 |
| Distance: 0.84 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Crofton Local |
| Sainsburys Normanton Local |
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| 66 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Normanton, England, WF6 1JG |
| 01924 891982 |
| Distance: 1.62 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Normanton Local |
| Asda Normanton |
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| High Street, Normanton, WF6 2AL |
| 01924 394400 |
| Distance: 2.38 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Normanton |
| Tesco Wakefield Barnsley Rd Express |
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| Barnsley Rd, Wakefield, WF1 5NP |
| 0345 610 2813 |
| Distance: 2.85 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wakefield Barnsley Rd Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01924 - Wakefield |
| Area Code: 01977 - Pontefract |
| Area Code: 01226 - Barnsley |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 6.2 | 6.6 | 10.5 | N | 22 |
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 Hemsworth |
| The Member of Parliament is Jon Trickett |
| Details for the MP Jon Trickett on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Jon Trickett on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Jon Trickett won with a majority of 6,662 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 75,645 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Crofton &Ryhill and Walton Ward |
| Parish: Crofton Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery
Address: Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery, Whinney Lane, Streethouse, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6DJ
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01977798616
Sharlston Community School
Address: Sharlston Community School, Hammer Lane, Sharlston Common, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1DH
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01924863044
Sharlston Community School (3-11): With Visual Impairment Resource
Address: Sharlston Community School (3-11): With Visual Impairment Resource, Hammer Lane, Sharlston Common, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1DH
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact:
Newlands Primary School
Address: Newlands Primary School, Wakefield Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1BB
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01924302585
Crofton Infant School
Address: Crofton Infant School, High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NG
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01924864711
Crofton Infant School
Address: Crofton Infant School, High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NG
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact:
Crofton Junior School
Address: Crofton Junior School, Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1HJ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01924863981
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Address: Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School, Shay Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NN
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01924862600
England Secondary Schools
Crofton Academy
Address: Crofton Academy, High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 01924862985
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 5.56 (miles) |
| Directions from to Pinderfields Hospital |
| Fieldhead Hospital |
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| Address: Fieldhead Hospital, Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF1 3SP, |
| NHS Sector |
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01924 316000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.16 (miles) |
| Directions from to Fieldhead 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: 7.68 (miles) |
| Directions from to Pontefract Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
R S NICHOLSON'S DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 27 HIGH STREET, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1NF
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
THE HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 21 HIGH STREET, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2AD
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: KINGS MEDICAL CENTRE, KING EDWARD STREET, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2AZ
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 105 STATION LANE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 5BA
Distance: 2.57 miles
Contact: :
ROCKINGHAM HOUSE COSMETIC & IMPLANT DENTISTRY LTD
Address: ROCKINGHAM HOUSE, WAKEFIELD ROAD, FITZWILLIAM, PONTEFRACT, WF9 5AJ
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: STRATFORD HOUSE, 25 MILL LANE, RYHILL, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 2AL
Distance: 3.07 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SHARLSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CLIFTON ROAD, SHARLSTON COMMON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1AF
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
CROFTON AND SHARLSTON MED PRAC
Address: SLACK LANE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1HJ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 862621
NEWLAND SURGERY
Address: NEWLAND LANE, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 1QD
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 220256
QUEEN STREET SURGERY
Address: 60 QUEEN STREET, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2BU
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: :
PARK VIEW SURGERY
Address: 60 QUEEN STREET, NORMANTON, WF6 2BU
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: :
KING'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: KING EDWARD STREET, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2AZ
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 223909
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
SHARLSTON PHARMACY
Address: 74 WEELAND ROAD, SHARLSTON COMMON, WAKEFIELD, WF4 1DB
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 860361
LO'S PHARMACY
Address: 45-49 HIGH STREET, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WF4 1NG
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 862445
EXEL PHARMACY
Address: 2 ST. MICHAELS GREEN, NORMANTON, WF6 1PX
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 896870
SCIENSUS
Address: JUNCTION CLOSE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 6ER
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: tel: 0870 2400518
HEALTHNET HOMECARE
Address: UNIT 3, ARDANE PARK, PHOENIX AVENUE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 6EP
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 601370
EXEL CHEMIST
Address: 56 HIGH STREET, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2AQ
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 896777
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
D G OPTICIANS (NORMANTON)
Address: 6 CHURCH LANE, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2DE
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: :
MOORHOUSE OPTICIANS (NORMANTON)
Address: 32 HIGH STREET, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2AB
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: :
MOORHOUSE OPTICIANS (FEATHERSTONE)
Address: 19-21 STATION LANE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 5BE
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: :
MCCORMACK OPTICIANS LTD (WAKEFIELD)
Address: RYECROFT PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, MADELEY ROAD, HAVERCROFT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 2QG
Distance: 2.86 miles
Contact: :
TRINITY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: THORNHILL STREET, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1PG
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: :
J R MORTON (WAKEFIELD)
Address: 24-25 THE SPRINGS, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 1QA
Distance: 3.40 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Streethouse Station is 1.02 miles away.
Address: Streethouse station, Whinney Lane, Streethouse, West Yorkshire, WF7 6UJ
Streethouse is situated on the Pontefract line and is managed by Northern.
Streethouse Station is an unstaffed station.
Normanton Station is 2.38 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.