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.
Schools79
Are the schools any good?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
29 rated Good or better within 2 mi
47 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: Manor Croft Academy (Good) — 0.2 mi
Safety66
Is it safe?
9crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 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: 6.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare86
Can I see a GP?
24GP & 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.
23 GP, 1 hospital, 11 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: WINDSOR MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.0 mi
Transport78
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 39 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space89
How green is it?
11green spaces
Very green
open space all around
27.5 ha total
largest park 17.3 ha (0.45 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (100 m²) — 0.1 mi
Amenities96
Can I get the shopping done?
23shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
20 supermarkets within 2 mi
Tesco, The Southern Co-operative, Aldi, Iceland…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Tesco Dewsbury Leeds Rd 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 WF12 7BX.
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 WF12.
Average sold price by property type across the WF12 district, 2021–2026.
About WF12 7BX
WF12 7BX scores 77/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Tesco Dewsbury Leeds Rd Express 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF12 7BX is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 15,266 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 high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 47 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 28 rated Good. The nearest school is Manor Croft Academy (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 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 good, with 23 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 11 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WINDSOR MEDICAL CENTRE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is DEWSBURY & DISTRICT HOSPITAL, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF12 7BX — 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
Is WF12 7BX a good place to live?
WF12 7BX scores 77/100 on the NestScope Score, and nationally it is an above-average neighbourhood. It is strongest on amenities (96/100) and weakest on safety (66/100) — which of those matters more is your call, not the score's.
How many schools are near WF12 7BX?
There are 47 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF12 7BX, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WF12 7BX safe?
9 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of WF12 7BX in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 5/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near WF12 7BX?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WF12 7BX includes 39 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 6 km² is reachable from WF12 7BX within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WF12 7BX?
WF12 7BX has a NestScope Score of 77/100 — 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 WF12 7BX does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF12 7BX: 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.
