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.
Schools78
Are the schools any good?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
23 rated Good or better within 2 mi
33 schools in total
IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Moldgreen Community Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety61
Is it safe?
24crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
24 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 15.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare77
Can I see a GP?
19GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
19 GP, 19 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE JUNCTION SURGERY — 0.1 mi
Transport80
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 57 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space89
How green is it?
27green spaces
Very green
open space all around
20 ha total
largest park 4.8 ha (0.17 mi away)
Nearest: St Paul's Methodist Church — 0.1 mi
Amenities95
Can I get the shopping done?
24shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
18 supermarkets within 2 mi
Tesco, Lidl, Iceland, Asda…
nearest 0.1 mi
library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Tesco Huddersfld Wakefield Express — 0.1 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 HD5 8AT.
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 HD5.
Average sold price by property type across the HD5 district, 2021–2026.
About HD5 8AT
HD5 8AT scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Tesco Huddersfld Wakefield Express within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HD5 8AT is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,954 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 low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 33 schools within the typical catchment area, including 23 rated Good. The nearest school is Moldgreen Community Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 24 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 19 GP surgeries and 19 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE JUNCTION SURGERY, within a short walk. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around HD5 8AT — 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 HD5 8AT?
There are 33 schools within a 2-mile catchment of HD5 8AT. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is HD5 8AT safe?
24 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of HD5 8AT in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 4/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near HD5 8AT?
Transport within 0.5 miles of HD5 8AT includes 57 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 8 km² is reachable from HD5 8AT within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for HD5 8AT?
HD5 8AT has a NestScope Score of 73/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking 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 HD5 8AT does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around HD5 8AT: 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.
