One of the harder-pressed parts of Kirklees: a school rated Good within a short walk, Berry Brow Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 7 km² 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
61/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 1/10, ranked 2,282 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?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
18 rated Good or better within 2 mi
29 schools in total
IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Castle Hill School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
21crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
21 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 15.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare76
Can I see a GP?
11GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
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.
11 GP, 12 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: NEWSOME SURGERY LIMITED — 0.3 mi
Transport77
Can I get to work?
Berry Brow Rail Station0.4 mi
48 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.01 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space79
How green is it?
15green spaces
Green space is well within reach
9.1 ha total
largest park 3.4 ha (0.27 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (0.26 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities79
Can I get the shopping done?
26shops & libraries
Well served for everyday shopping
23 supermarkets within 2 mi
Spar, Morrisons, The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys…
nearest 0.5 mi
library 1.3 mi
Nearest: Spar Platinum Retail-Lockwood — 0.5 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 HD4 6JN.
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 HD4.
Average sold price by property type across the HD4 district, 2021–2026.
About HD4 6JN
HD4 6JN scores 61/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HD4 6JN is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,282 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 4/10).
There are 29 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 17 rated Good. The nearest school is Castle Hill School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 21 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 11 GP surgeries and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is NEWSOME SURGERY LIMITED, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around HD4 6JN — 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 HD4 6JN?
There are 29 schools within a 2-mile catchment of HD4 6JN, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is HD4 6JN safe?
21 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of HD4 6JN 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 HD4 6JN?
Transport within 0.5 miles of HD4 6JN includes 1 train station, 48 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from HD4 6JN within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for HD4 6JN?
HD4 6JN has a NestScope Score of 61/100 — 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 HD4 6JN does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around HD4 6JN: 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.
