Welcome to Bank Top

Bank Top is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Bradford, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the outskirts of Bradford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Bank Top is a peaceful and quiet place to live, with a strong sense of community. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is home to a range of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, a convenience store, and a pub.

Bank Top has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a thriving industrial centre, with a number of mills and factories operating in the area. Today, Bank Top is a predominantly residential area, with many of the old industrial buildings having been converted into homes. The village is well-connected, with good transport links to Bradford and Leeds, making it an attractive location for commuters.

Bank Top is surrounded by stunning countryside, with the Yorkshire Dales and the Peak District National Park both within easy reach. The village is also close to a number of popular tourist attractions, including the Bronte Parsonage Museum and the National Science and Media Museum. Bank Top is a great place to live for those who enjoy the outdoors, with plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and other outdoor activities.

Local Schools

School	Details
Capa College Free Schools 16 To 19 Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Ms Claire Nicholson	Mulberry Way Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2QN 1924583737 School Website
Heart Of Yorkshire Education Group Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Ms Samantha Wright	Margaret Street Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2DH 1924789789 School Website
Wakefield Girls High School Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Heidi-Jayne Boyes	Wentworth Street Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2QS 01924372490 School Website
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanne Beetham	Lawefield Lane Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 8ST 01924291973 School Website
Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Gill	Margaret Street Wakefield Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2DG 1924231618
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Richard Brookes	154 Northgate Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 3QX 01924373943 School Website
St Austins Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Molyneux	Duke Of York Street Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 3PF 01924339435 School Website
Wakefield St Johns Church Of England Voluntary Aided Junior And Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Findlay	Belgravia Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 3JP 01924369136 School Website
Wakefield St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Taylor	Charles Street Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4PE 01924303625 School Website
Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Fenton	Greenhill Road Eastmoor Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4LU 1924303650

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wakefield Westgate Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN 0.22 Miles

Wakefield Kirkgate Monk Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4EL 0.55 Miles

Sandal And Agbrigg Agbrigg Road, Sandal, West Yorkshire, WF2 6AB 1.55 Miles

Outwood Lingwell Court, Outwood, West Yorkshire, WF1 2NX 2.24 Miles

Normanton Lower Station Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BG 3.51 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Wakefield Cars 01924 380000 Carter Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1XJ 0.01 Miles
Leeds Car Rentals 01924 299599 11 Market Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1DD 0.08 Miles
Ace Taxis Wakefield 01924 299999 4A Cheapside, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2SD 0.10 Miles
Fleet Taxis 01924 379615 Cliff Parade, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2TA 0.14 Miles
Fleet Cars 01924 217777 Back Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1XP 0.20 Miles
Uk Cars 01924 217777 13 Providence Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3BG 0.20 Miles
Bargain Taxis 01924 332222 1 Union Square, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3AE 0.22 Miles
Bargain Taxis 01924 371232 1 Union Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3AE 0.22 Miles
Abc Cars 01924 361111 36 Lower Warrengate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1SA 0.31 Miles
Local Cars 01924 365901 152 Kirkgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1TU 0.33 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Westgate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woolpacks Yard No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woolpacks Yard 2Nd Aperture No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westgate Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Royal Mail Wakefield Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Wakefield Do Collection Today available until:18:45 Weekday Last Collection:18:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wakefield Delivery Office Collection Today available until:18:45 Weekday Last Collection:18:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Court House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cathedral No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wakefield Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wakefield Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kirkgate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Cliff Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wakefield Covid 19 Assessment Units 01924 224290	White Rose House West Parade Wakefield WF1 1LT
Trinity Medical Centre 01924 784101	Trinity Medical Centre Thornhill Street Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 1PG
Angel Lodge 0788 4493506	Love Lane Wakefield WF2 9AF
Warrengate Medical Centre 01924 371011	Warrengate Medical Centre Upper Warrengate Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4PR
Ouseburn Sas 07548 802387	One Navigation Walk Hebble Wharf Wakefield WF1 5RH

Local Stores

Petrol Lupset
323 Horbury Road
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF2 8JN
01924 375548
Store Website
1.62 miles

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SPAR Wentworth Street
Wentworth street
Wakefield
WF1 2RD
03303559217
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Chantry Vets
71C Northgate Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 3BX 01924 376858 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 0.25 miles

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Companion Care (Wakefield) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3 Westgate Retail And Leisure Park Ings Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 9SD 01924 566 766 wakefield-westgate@vets4pets.com Website 0.27 miles
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Jollyes
Jollyes Petfood Superstores, Wakefield 4B Beck Retail Park Wakefield Yorkshire WF1 1RN Website 0.37 miles

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Wakefield Vets4pets Ltd
106-116 Horbury Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 8UB 01924 290555 wakefield@vets4pets.com Website 0.71 miles
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Ashfield Veterinary Group - Wakefield
Belle Isle Health Park Portobello Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 5PN 01924 374 111 nurseswakefield@ashfieldvets.com Website 0.94 miles
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Chantry Vets
180 Batley Road Alverthorpe Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0AJ 01924 36 24 64 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 1.31 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 1.72 miles

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Horbury Lagoon
Great Walk Especially In Summer There Is Pathway Around The Lagoons Along Side The Calder River, With Plenty Of Safe Areas For Dogs To Get Into Lagoon For A Swim. There Is Also A Grass Area Next To The Lagoon, Ideal For The Dog Run To Around &Amp; Dry Off After A Swim. If You Continue Walking Along The Calder River (Keeping It On Your Left) You’Ll Come Across A Small Dog Friendly Cafe, Which Is An Added Bonus After A Walk. Horbury 2.52 miles Parking Is Available Under The Railway Line. Forge Lane, Horbury, Wf4

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Walton Colliery Nature Park
This Is A Great Place To Walk Dogs In All Weather! There Are A Number Of Different Routes You Can Take Around The Park, There Are A Couple Of Lakes/Ponds Which Do Have Ducks/Geese But There Are Still Plenty Of Spots Where The Dogs Can Get In For A Swim. Sunday Is A Popular Day For Horse Riders So Something To Watch Out For. The Train Track Is Fenced But Best Use Caution When Walking Past To Ensure Your Dog Doesn’T Get Past. 9 The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6JZ 2.78 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park
Disused Colliery Now A Nature Park Which Consists Of Woodland, Heathland, Playing Fields And A Pond. Most Of The Paths Around The Site Are Named After The Various Coal Seams That Were Worked At Lofthouse Colliery. 106 Lingwell Nook Ln Lofthouse Wakefield WF3 3JA 2.93 miles

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Newmillerdam
Newmillerdam Is A Dam Surrounded By Woods. It’S A Get Walk To Let Your Four Legged Friend Run Free After Squirrels Off Their Lead. It Does Have Parking But There Is A Cost, However It Is Not Expensive. The Dam Itself It Surrounded By A Flat Gravel Path And There’S Plenty Of Shallow Parts To The Water Where Your Dog Can Go Swimming Or Get A Drink. The Dam Is Surrounded By A Wood Where You’Ll Find Loads Of Sticks To Throw. There Are Plenty Of Different Routes To Take, You Can Do A Short Walk Just Around The Dam Or A 2 Hour Long Walk Through The Woods. Fox &Amp; Hounds 672 Barnsley Rd Newmillerdam Wakefield WF2 6QQ 3.18 miles

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Haw Park Wood
A Beautiful Forest Walk. Starts Along A Canal, Then Opens Up Into Multiple Pathways That Can Make Either A Quick Loop Or Multiple Loops For A Longer Walk.Both Our Dogs Love It Here For The Smells, Plus Wide Pathways! La Terrazza The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6QL 3.19 miles Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.

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