Area Report
Last updated 10 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Kirklees: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and roughly 8 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WF12 7JT.
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?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 28 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 46 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: Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
10crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 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: 7.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
21GP & hospitals
- 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.
- 21 GP, 12 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: WINDSOR MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 30 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green spaces
- 26.9 ha total
- largest park 17.3 ha (0.18 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (4.0 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
23shops & libraries
- 20 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, The Southern Co-operative, Aldi, Iceland…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Tesco Dewsbury Leeds Rd Express — 0.1 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 7JT.
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 7JT
WF12 7JT scores 81/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Playing Field (4.0 ha) 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF12 7JT is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 17,502 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 9/10).
There are 46 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
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 21 GP surgeries and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WINDSOR MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
