Area Report
Last updated 09 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Kirklees: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 7 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.
01 — Snapshot
Around WF12 7HR.
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.
Are the schools any good?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 23 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 37 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
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- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- live count unavailable
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Can I see a GP?
10GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 10 GP, 10 dentists, pharmacy 1.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: WEST YORKSHIRE CHILD SAS — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 36 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- 12 ha total
- largest park 5.3 ha (0.09 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (100 m²) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
22shops & libraries
- 19 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Southern Co-operative, Tesco, Spar, Aldi…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 1.4 mi
Nearest: Co-op FR Dewsbury — 0.6 mi
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 7HR.
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 7HR
WF12 7HR scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Playground (100 m²) within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF12 7HR is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,368 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 37 schools within the typical catchment area, including 23 rated Good. The nearest school is Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 10 GP surgeries and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WEST YORKSHIRE CHILD SAS, within a short walk. A pharmacy is 1.1 mi away.
