Friarwood Lane is a street located in the town of Pontefract. The street has a length of approximately 549 metres.
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 41801447 and 41805089 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of WF8 1EF, WF8 1DY and WF8 1DX.
It is located within the county of West Yorkshire, situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK. It's 159.58 miles North from central London., 12.23 miles South East from Leeds, 13.61 miles North West from Doncaster and 20.8 miles South West from York.
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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 Friarwood Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Pontefract North Address: A1 Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.66 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Pontefract Ferrybridge A1 M62 Address: Moto Service Area, A1/M62 Junction, Pontefract, WF11 0AF Telephone: 0871 984 6170 Visit Hotel Page |
1.74 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Castleford Xscape M62 J32 Address: Colorado Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.94 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Leeds-East Address: 2 Aberford Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.02 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Wakefield Address: Queen Street, Wakefield Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.82 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Hodsons Estate Agents | 8 Ropergate, Pontefract, WF8 1LP | Visit Website |
| William H. Brown | 26 Market Place Pontefract WF8 1AT | Visit Website |
| Reeds Rains | 24 Beastfair, Pontefract, WF8 1AW | Visit Website |
| Reeds Rains Lettings | 24 Beastfair, Pontefract, WF8 1AW | Visit Website |
| Logic Lettings Ltd | 148 Southgate Pontefract WF8 1QT | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: West Yorkshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
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| Latitude | 53.690211 |
| Longitude | -1.307612 |
| OS Easting (X): | 445717 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 421776 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SE457218 |
Roads that have a Junction with Friarwood Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Grove Road | junction |
| Carleton Glen | junction |
| Friarwood Avenue | junction |
| Southgate (A645) | junction |
| Station Lane | junction |
| Slutwell Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:18 |
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| Sunset | 15:49 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bingley Samos 22 December 2024 at 06:00 (24.25 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 1.2°C (88.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00059694 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hampered Aspiration |
| Average Age | 41.13 |
| Area Population | 1540.00 |
| Male Population | 732.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 808.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 30 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01011840 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wakefield 018A |
| SOA Code: | 4a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002455 |
| MSOA Name: | Wakefield 018 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Pontefract |
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| Stuart Road, Pontefract WF8 1BT |
| 01977 600808 |
| Distance: 0.25 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Pontefract |
| Tesco Pontefract Superstore |
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| 12 Cornmarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BJ |
| 0345 677 9540 |
| Distance: 0.29 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Pontefract Superstore |
| Iceland Pontefract |
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| Flying Horse Yard, Salter Row, Pontefract, WF8 4PQ |
| 01977600696 |
| Distance: 0.38 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Pontefract |
| Asda Pontefract |
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| Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4BW |
| 01977 696900 |
| Distance: 0.43 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Pontefract |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01977 - Pontefract |
| Area Code: 01924 - Wakefield |
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: Pontefract South Ward |
| Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Address: Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School, Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NJ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01977723495
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01977704138
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Address: Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01977798303
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact:
De Lacy Primary School
Address: De Lacy Primary School, Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01977722620
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
Address: The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School, Carleton Road, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NP
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01977600368
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Address: Carleton Park Junior and Infant School, Moxon Close, Carleton Park, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3PT
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01977722615
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Address: Larks Hill Junior and Infant School, Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4RJ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01977722845
St Giles C of E Academy
Address: St Giles C of E Academy, St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1HG
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01977794179
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School, Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01977703270
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Carleton High School
Address: Carleton High School, Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01977781555
The King's School
Address: The King's School, Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01977601701
England Higher Schools
New College Pontefract
Address: New College Pontefract, Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01977702139
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
FRIARWOOD SURGERY
Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1SU
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 704777
NORTHGATE SURGERY
Address: NORTHGATE SURGERY, NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1NF
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703635
STUART ROAD
Address: THE SURGERY, STUART ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4PQ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703437
STATION LANE
Address: STATION LANE MEDICAL CENTRE, STATION LANE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 6JL
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 600381
ST THOMAS ROAD SURGERY
Address: ST. THOMAS ROAD, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WF7 5HE
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 801363
FERRYBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 8-10 HIGH STREET, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8NQ
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BROSGILL OPTICIANS - PONTEFRACT
Address: 4 MARKET PLACE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AX
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 15 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 14 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
BAYFIELDS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 32 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1LY
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
MOORHOUSE OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 51 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1JY
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
NORTHGATE SURGERY
Address: NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1NF
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Pontefract Baghill Station is 0.21 miles away.
Address: Pontefract Baghill station, Station Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1RB
Pontefract Baghill is situated on the Dearne Valley line and is managed by Northern.
Pontefract Baghill Station is an unstaffed station.
Pontefract Tanshelf Station is 0.54 miles away.
Address: Pontefract Tanshelf station, Park Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QA
Pontefract Tanshelf is situated on the Pontefract line and is managed by Northern.
Pontefract Tanshelf Station is an unstaffed station.