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.
Schools81
Are the schools any good?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
8 rated Good or better within 2 mi
10 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: New Mill Junior School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Safety75
Is it safe?
10crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
10 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 8.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare85
Can I see a GP?
5GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
4 GP, 1 hospital, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ELMWOOD FAMILY DOCTORS — 0.7 mi
Transport71
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 40 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space89
How green is it?
15green spaces
Very green
open space all around
12.5 ha total
largest park 3.3 ha (0.05 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (1.6 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities85
Can I get the shopping done?
8shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
7 supermarkets within 2 mi
Central England Co-operative, Aldi, Lidl, The Co-operative Group…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 1.1 mi
Nearest: Co-op New Mill — 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 HD9 1LJ.
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 HD9.
Average sold price by property type across the HD9 district, 2021–2026.
About HD9 1LJ
HD9 1LJ scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — right beside an open access land. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HD9 1LJ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,946 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 10 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 4 rated Good. The nearest school is New Mill Junior School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 10 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ELMWOOD FAMILY DOCTORS, 0.7 mi away. The nearest hospital is HOLMEVALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around HD9 1LJ — 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 HD9 1LJ?
There are 10 schools within a 2-mile catchment of HD9 1LJ, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is HD9 1LJ safe?
10 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of HD9 1LJ 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 HD9 1LJ?
Transport within 0.5 miles of HD9 1LJ includes 40 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from HD9 1LJ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for HD9 1LJ?
HD9 1LJ has a NestScope Score of 74/100 — 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 HD9 1LJ does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around HD9 1LJ: 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.
