A well-off pocket of Kirklees: a school rated Outstanding 0.8 miles away, roughly 3 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
87/ 100
A well-off neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 8/10, ranked 24,335 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.
Schools97
Are the schools any good?
1Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
9 rated Good or better within 2 mi
10 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: Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School (Outstanding) — 0.8 mi
Safety92
Is it safe?
1crimes last month
Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
1 crime in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare79
Can I see a GP?
2GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
2 GP, 1 dentist, pharmacy 1.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ELMWOOD FAMILY DOCTORS — 1.3 mi
Transport68
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 9 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 3 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space81
How green is it?
4green spaces
Very green
open space all around
Rural village or dispersed
rural
open countryside (3.6 ha total
largest park 2.2 ha (0.08 mi away))
Nearest: St Thomas's Church — 0.0 mi
Amenities71
Can I get the shopping done?
9shops & libraries
Well served for everyday shopping
8 supermarkets within 2 mi
Central England Co-operative, Aldi, Asda, Lidl…
library 1.7 mi
Nearest: Co-op Thongsbridge — 1.1 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 6XD.
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 6XD
HD4 6XD scores 87/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First 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, HD4 6XD is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 24,335 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 1/10).
There are 10 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 5 rated Good. The nearest school is Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School, within a short walk.
There was 1 crime reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ELMWOOD FAMILY DOCTORS, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 1.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around HD4 6XD — 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 6XD?
There are 10 schools within a 2-mile catchment of HD4 6XD, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is HD4 6XD safe?
1 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of HD4 6XD 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 HD4 6XD?
Transport within 0.5 miles of HD4 6XD includes 9 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 3 km² is reachable from HD4 6XD within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for HD4 6XD?
HD4 6XD has a NestScope Score of 87/100 — 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 HD4 6XD does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around HD4 6XD: 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.
