One of the more comfortable corners of Wakefield: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away and Wakefield Westgate Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 16 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
88/ 100
One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 9/10, ranked 26,587 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.
Schools93
Are the schools any good?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
25 rated Good or better within 2 mi
37 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: Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Safety67
Is it safe?
79crimes 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.
79 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 57.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare87
Can I see a GP?
29GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
27 GP, 2 hospitals, 15 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LCD WAKEFIELD WIC — 0.2 mi
Transport92
Can I get to work?
Wakefield Westgate Rail Station0.3 mi
50 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space81
How green is it?
10green spaces
Very green
open space all around
22.9 ha total
no proper park nearby
Nearest: Coronation Gardens — 0.1 mi
Amenities96
Can I get the shopping done?
28shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
26 supermarkets within 2 mi
Spar, Asda, Marks and Spencer, Sainsburys…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Spar Wentworth Street — 0.2 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 2QS.
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, 2021–2026.
About WF1 2QS
WF1 2QS scores 88/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Spar Wentworth Street 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF1 2QS is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 26,587 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 37 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 23 rated Good. The nearest school is Wakefield Girls' High School, within a short walk.
There were 79 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 27 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 15 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LCD WAKEFIELD WIC, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is PINDERFIELDS HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF1 2QS — 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 WF1 2QS?
There are 37 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF1 2QS, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WF1 2QS safe?
79 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of WF1 2QS in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 9/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near WF1 2QS?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WF1 2QS includes 1 train station, 50 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 16 km² is reachable from WF1 2QS within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WF1 2QS?
WF1 2QS has a NestScope Score of 88/100 — one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. 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 2QS does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF1 2QS: 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.
