One of the harder-pressed parts of Kirklees: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 13 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
64/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 1/10, ranked 1,926 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Schools66
Are the schools any good?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
23 rated Good or better within 2 mi
37 schools in total
IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Birkby Junior School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
41crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
41 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 34.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare80
Can I see a GP?
25GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
23 GP, 2 hospitals, 19 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CROFT MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.1 mi
Transport81
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 50 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space88
How green is it?
25green spaces
Very green
open space all around
24.7 ha total
largest park 7.1 ha (0.31 mi away)
Nearest: Hillhouse and Birkby Bowling Club — 0.1 mi
Amenities93
Can I get the shopping done?
27shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
22 supermarkets within 2 mi
Aldi, Iceland, Tesco, Farmfoods…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 0.0 mi
Nearest: Aldi Fartown Huddersfield — 0.3 mi
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Getting a school place
In Kirklees, 91% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (98% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Kirklees, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near HD1 6HE.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in HD1.
Average sold price by property type across the HD1 district, 2021–2026.
About HD1 6HE
HD1 6HE scores 64/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Aldi Fartown Huddersfield 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HD1 6HE is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,926 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 37 schools within the typical catchment area, including 23 rated Good. The nearest school is Birkby Junior School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 41 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 23 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 19 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CROFT MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is BMI HEALTHCARE - THE HUDDERSFIELD HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around HD1 6HE — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near HD1 6HE?
There are 37 schools within a 2-mile catchment of HD1 6HE. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is HD1 6HE safe?
41 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of HD1 6HE in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 1/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near HD1 6HE?
Transport within 0.5 miles of HD1 6HE includes 50 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 13 km² is reachable from HD1 6HE within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for HD1 6HE?
HD1 6HE has a NestScope Score of 64/100 — a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around HD1 6HE does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around HD1 6HE: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
