A less well-off part of Kirklees: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 9 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less 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
72/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 4/10, ranked 12,339 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.
Schools74
Are the schools any good?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
6 rated Good or better within 2 mi
12 schools in total
IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Skelmanthorpe Academy (Good) — 0.3 mi
Safety83
Is it safe?
9crimes last month
Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
9 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare73
Can I see a GP?
2GP & 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.
2 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SKELMANTHORPE FAMILY DOCTORS — 0.2 mi
Transport73
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 17 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space80
How green is it?
10green spaces
Green space is well within reach
Rural town or fringe
5 ha total
largest park 2.8 ha (0.16 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (300 m²) — 0.1 mi
Amenities68
Can I get the shopping done?
5shops & libraries
Well served for everyday shopping
3 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Morrisons
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Co-op Skelmanthorpe — 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 HD8 9DQ.
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 HD8.
Average sold price by property type across the HD8 district, 2021–2026.
About HD8 9DQ
HD8 9DQ scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and green space — with only 9 crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HD8 9DQ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,339 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 9/10).
There are 12 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Good. The nearest school is St Aidan's Church of England Academy, within a short walk.
There were 9 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SKELMANTHORPE FAMILY DOCTORS, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around HD8 9DQ — 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 HD8 9DQ?
There are 12 schools within a 2-mile catchment of HD8 9DQ. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is HD8 9DQ safe?
9 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of HD8 9DQ 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 HD8 9DQ?
Transport within 0.5 miles of HD8 9DQ includes 17 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 9 km² is reachable from HD8 9DQ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for HD8 9DQ?
HD8 9DQ has a NestScope Score of 72/100 — 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 HD8 9DQ does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around HD8 9DQ: 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.
