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.
Schools88
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
23 rated Good or better within 2 mi
34 schools in total
IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 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
Safety64
Is it safe?
25crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
25 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 18.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare84
Can I see a GP?
17GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
17 GP, 17 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE JUNCTION SURGERY — 0.1 mi
Transport81
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 48 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space83
How green is it?
25green spaces
Very green
open space all around
14.1 ha total
largest park 4.8 ha (0.25 mi away)
Nearest: Moldgreen United Reformed Church — 0.1 mi
Amenities92
Can I get the shopping done?
25shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
19 supermarkets within 2 mi
Tesco, Lidl, Iceland, Asda…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Tesco Huddersfld Wakefield Express — 0.2 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 8HE.
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 8HE
HD5 8HE scores 77/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Tesco Huddersfld Wakefield Express 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HD5 8HE is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 15,682 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 34 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 25 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 17 GP surgeries and 17 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE JUNCTION SURGERY, 0.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around HD5 8HE — 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 8HE?
There are 34 schools within a 2-mile catchment of HD5 8HE. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is HD5 8HE safe?
25 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of HD5 8HE in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 5/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near HD5 8HE?
Transport within 0.5 miles of HD5 8HE includes 48 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 9 km² is reachable from HD5 8HE within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for HD5 8HE?
HD5 8HE has a NestScope Score of 77/100 — an above-average 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 8HE does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around HD5 8HE: 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.
