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WF1 2PF · Neighbourhood Report
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Last updated 11 AUG 2026

WF1 2PF

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A well-off pocket of Wakefield: a school rated Good within a short walk, 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
84/ 100

A well-off neighbourhood

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 8/10, ranked 25,062 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around WF1 2PF.

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.

Schools84

Are the schools any good?

7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 19 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 31 schools in total
  • IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.

Nearest top-rated: Outwood Grange Academy (Good) — 0.0 mi

Safety73

Is it safe?

15crimes last month
  • Safer than most UK areas 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.
  • 15 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 12.2)

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare88

Can I see a GP?

13GP & 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.
  • 11 GP, 2 hospitals, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi

Nearest GP: WEST YORKSHIRE NHS DIRECT — 0.3 mi

Transport80

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 31 bus stops nearby

NestReach:9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space95

How green is it?

11green spaces
  • Very green
  • open space all around
  • 22.3 ha total
  • largest park 9.6 ha (0.22 mi away)

Nearest: Outwood Park — 0.2 mi

Amenities84

Can I get the shopping done?

23shops & libraries
  • Everyday shopping on the doorstep
  • 20 supermarkets within 2 mi
  • Spar, Tesco, Aldi, Iceland…
  • nearest 0.4 mi
  • library 1.5 mi

Nearest: Spar - Outwood — 0.4 mi

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Getting a school place

In Wakefield, 94% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (98% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 95% 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 Wakefield, not a per-school number.

02 — Environment

Environment & risk near WF1 2PF.

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 WF1.

Average sold price by property type across the WF1 district, 20212026.

About WF1 2PF

WF1 2PF scores 84/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, WF1 2PF is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 25,062 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 31 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 17 rated Good. The nearest school is Outwood Grange Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.

There were 15 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.

Healthcare access is good, with 11 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WEST YORKSHIRE NHS DIRECT, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is FIELDHEAD HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.

04 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF1 2PF — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
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.
03
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 WF1 2PF?

There are 31 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF1 2PF, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is WF1 2PF safe?

15 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of WF1 2PF in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 8/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near WF1 2PF?

Transport within 0.5 miles of WF1 2PF includes 31 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 9 km² is reachable from WF1 2PF within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for WF1 2PF?

WF1 2PF has a NestScope Score of 84/100 — a well-off 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 WF1 2PF does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF1 2PF: 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.

Data: DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.