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.
Schools93
Are the schools any good?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
20 rated Good or better within 2 mi
29 schools in total
IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Fixby Junior and Infant School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Safety77
Is it safe?
5crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
5 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare90
Can I see a GP?
20GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
19 GP, 1 hospital, 9 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: FORGET ME NOT CHILDREN'S HOSPICE — 0.6 mi
Transport75
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 38 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space74
How green is it?
9green spaces
Green space is well within reach
5.1 ha total
largest park 2.9 ha (0.31 mi away)
Nearest: Allotments (0.17 ha) — 0.2 mi
Amenities86
Can I get the shopping done?
25shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
19 supermarkets within 2 mi
Asda, Sainsburys, Aldi, Iceland…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Asda Huddersfield Superstore — 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 HD2 2HB.
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 HD2.
Average sold price by property type across the HD2 district, 2021–2026.
About HD2 2HB
HD2 2HB scores 85/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with Fixby Junior and Infant School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HD2 2HB is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 24,752 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 high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 29 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 17 rated Good. The nearest school is Fixby Junior and Infant School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 5 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 19 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 9 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is FORGET ME NOT CHILDREN'S HOSPICE, 0.6 mi away. The nearest hospital is BMI HEALTHCARE - THE HUDDERSFIELD HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around HD2 2HB — 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 HD2 2HB?
There are 29 schools within a 2-mile catchment of HD2 2HB, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is HD2 2HB safe?
5 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of HD2 2HB in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 8/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near HD2 2HB?
Transport within 0.5 miles of HD2 2HB includes 38 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from HD2 2HB within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for HD2 2HB?
HD2 2HB has a NestScope Score of 85/100 — a well-off 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 HD2 2HB does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around HD2 2HB: 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.
