A middling, mixed part of Kirklees: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, roughly 13 km² reachable 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
79/ 100
An above-average neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 6/10, ranked 18,858 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.
Schools92
Are the schools any good?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
5 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: Scissett Middle School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Safety68
Is it safe?
9crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 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: 4.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare80
Can I see a GP?
2GP & 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.
2 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DEARNE VALLEY HEALTH CENTRE — 0.2 mi
Transport77
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 18 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space91
How green is it?
10green spaces
Very green
open space all around
Rural town or fringe
16.1 ha total
largest park 7.2 ha (0.21 mi away)
Nearest: St Augustine's Church — 0.1 mi
Amenities63
Can I get the shopping done?
4shops & libraries
A fair spread of shops within reach
2 supermarkets within 2 mi
Tesco, The Co-operative Group
nearest 0.3 mi
library 1.1 mi
Nearest: Tesco Scissett Express — 0.3 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 9LS.
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 9LS
HD8 9LS scores 79/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and green space — with Scissett Church of England Academy 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HD8 9LS is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 18,858 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 6/10).
There are 10 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 4 rated Good. The nearest school is Scissett Church of England Academy, 0.1 mi away.
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 DEARNE VALLEY HEALTH CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around HD8 9LS — 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 9LS?
There are 10 schools within a 2-mile catchment of HD8 9LS, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is HD8 9LS safe?
9 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of HD8 9LS in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 6/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near HD8 9LS?
Transport within 0.5 miles of HD8 9LS includes 18 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 13 km² is reachable from HD8 9LS within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for HD8 9LS?
HD8 9LS has a NestScope Score of 79/100 — 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 HD8 9LS does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around HD8 9LS: 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.
