Welcome to Chickenley

Chickenley is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The village is situated between the towns of Dewsbury and Ossett and is home to a population of around 5,000 people. Chickenley has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a thriving mining community, with several coal mines operating in the area until the mid-20th century.

Today, Chickenley is a quiet residential area with a range of amenities for its residents. The village has a primary school, a community centre, a local convenience store, and a pub. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, including Chickenley Heath and Chickenley Lane Recreation Ground. The village is well-connected to the surrounding towns and cities, with regular bus services running to Dewsbury, Wakefield, and Leeds.

Despite its small size, Chickenley has a strong sense of community, with several local groups and organisations working to improve the area. The Chickenley Community Forum, for example, is a group of local residents who work together to organise events and activities for the community. The group has been instrumental in securing funding for local projects, such as the refurbishment of the community centre and the installation of new play equipment in the parks. Overall, Chickenley is a friendly and welcoming village with a strong community spirit.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Highfield School Foundation Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Thompson	Gawthorpe Lane Ossett West Yorkshire WF5 9BS 01924264240 School Website
Gawthorpe Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Curtis White	High Street Gawthorpe Ossett West Yorkshire WF5 9QP 01924679680 School Website
Shaw Cross Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Pickup	Leeds Road Shaw Cross Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 7HP 01924325319 School Website
Orchard Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Carbutt	Princess Road Chickenley Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 8QT 01924469578 School Website
Ossett Holy Trinity C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Jonathan Wood	Church Street Ossett West Yorkshire WF5 9DG 01924266543 School Website
The Grange School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-14 Head Teacher Mrs Jennie Allport	2 Milner Way Ossett West Yorkshire Wakefield West Yorkshire WF5 9JE 1924278957 School Website
Hanging Heaton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Junior And Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janet Potter	High Street Hanging Heaton Batley West Yorkshire WF17 6DW 01924463035 School Website
Bywell Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Zaheda Adam	Bendigo Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 7LX 01924460666 School Website
Ossett Flushdyke Junior And Infant School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dan Wood	Wakefield Road Flushdyke Ossett West Yorkshire WF5 9AN 01924261988 School Website
Hill Top Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Lancaster	Batley Road West Ardsley Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 1HD 01133074750 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Batley Upper Station Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5TA 1.86 Miles

Dewsbury Wellington Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1HF 1.94 Miles

Outwood Lingwell Court, Outwood, West Yorkshire, WF1 2NX 3.28 Miles

Ravensthorpe Ravensthorpe, Ravensthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF12 9ED 3.29 Miles

Wakefield Westgate Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN 3.37 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mayfair Taxis 01924 270445 18 Swithenbank Street, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9RW 0.22 Miles
Henry Taxis 01924 277771 Unit 23 Ahed House, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9ND 0.80 Miles
Park Cars 01924 277788 Unit 23/Sandbeds Trading Est, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9ND 0.80 Miles
A A 15-15 Cars (Ossett) 01924 271515 127 Kingsway, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8DN 0.88 Miles
Roadcraft Freelance Chauffeur Services 07855 000638 Chidswell, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7HT 0.98 Miles
Wheels Cars 01924 266661 Unit 3/Enterprise Business Park/Mortimer Rise, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9JH 1.08 Miles
Manor Cars Horbury Ltd 01924 263263 25 Dale Street, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9DB 1.19 Miles
A1 Ossett Cars 01924 274274 25 Dale Street, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9DB 1.19 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01924 277277 2 New Street, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8BH 1.26 Miles
Amber Cars And Mini Buses 01924 277277 2 New Street, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8BH 1.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Ossett Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Flushdike School D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wf12 Ossett Lane Ossett Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ossett Surgery 01924 217667	Church Street Surgery Ossett Health Village Ossett West Yorkshire WF5 8DF
Chickenley Medical Centre 01924 452736	Walnut Lane Chickenley Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 8NJ
Earlsheaton Medical Centre 01924 465511	252 Wakefield Road Earlsheaton West Yorkshire WF12 8AH
Windsor Medical Centre 01924 465699	Windsor Medical Centre 2 William St, Leeds Rd Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 7BD
Grove House Surgery 01924 476363	Grove House Surgery Soothill Lane Batley West Yorkshire WF17 5SS

Local Stores

Ossett
Dale Street
Ossett
West Yorkshire
WF5 9DB
01924 271765
Store Website
1.17 miles

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SPAR Saville Batley
BP Service Station
452 Bradford Rd
Batley
WF17 5LW
01924 473133
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Palmer And Duncan Veterinary Surgeons
Sandbed House 2 Wakefield Road Ossett West Yorkshire WF5 9JB 01924 786688 info@pdvets.co.uk 0.97 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Abbey House Veterinary Clinic
378 Soothill Lane Batley West Yorkshire WF17 6EU 01924 474300 info@crofthousevets.co.uk 1.46 miles

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Animal Trust Vets Cic Dewsbury
Unit 2, 27 Railway Street Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 8EB 01924 927220 Dewsbury@animaltrust.org.uk Website 1.69 miles

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Dewsbury Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit A, Railway Street Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 8EB 01924 482270 dewsbury@vets4pets.com Website 1.69 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
Willow Park 260 Wakefield Road Ossett Wakefield West Yorkshire WF5 9AB 01924 372017 wakefield@caldervets.co.uk Website 1.98 miles

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Richmond House Veterinary Centre
47 Savile Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 9PW 01924 462428 2.04 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.84 miles Parking Is Available Under The Railway Line. Forge Lane, Horbury, Wf4

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Wilton Park
Also Has A Childrens Play Area, Crazy Golf, Tennis Courts And 5-A-Side Footy Pitches. 783 Bradford Rd Batley Lancashire WF17 8NB 3.28 miles

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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 3.54 miles

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Middleton Park
Almost In The Heart Of The City Of Leeds Is A Huge 190 Hectare Park With Woodlands, Open Grassland, A Cafe, A Little Lake, A Bike Track And Much, Much More. Known Affectionately As Miggy Woods By Locals. It’S So Big I’M Still Exploring It And Finding New Areas. Middleton Park Town Street Middleton 4.06 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

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Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 4.10 miles

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Oakwell Hall And Country Park
Something For All Ages And Abilities. Plenty Of Space, Pathed Walks, A Tudor Hall To Explore, Gift Shop, Dog Poo Bins, Children's Play Areas, Ramblers' Centre, Cafe, Tourist Information, Stream And Ponds, Gardens, Toilets, Function Room. 18 Raikes Ln Birstall Batley WF17 9QU 4.14 miles Oakwell Country Park

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Weather Forecast

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