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WF12 7LZ · Neighbourhood Report
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Last updated 11 AUG 2026

WF12 7LZ

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Neighbourhood Report

A middling, mixed part of Kirklees: a school rated Good within a short walk 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.

NestScope Score
80/ 100

An above-average neighbourhood

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 6/10, ranked 17,502 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around WF12 7LZ.

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.

Schools82

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

Safety70

Is it safe?

  • Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
  • 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.
  • live count unavailable

Better than about 7 in 10 UK areas

Healthcare81

Can I see a GP?

20GP & 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.
  • 20 GP, 11 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi

Nearest GP: WINDSOR MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.3 mi

Transport77

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 33 bus stops nearby

NestReach:8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space100

How green is it?

10green spaces
  • Very green
  • open space all around
  • 33.6 ha total
  • largest park 17.3 ha (0.14 mi away)

Nearest: Playing Field (4.0 ha) — 0.1 mi

Amenities91

Can I get the shopping done?

23shops & libraries
  • Everyday shopping on the doorstep
  • 20 supermarkets within 2 mi
  • The Southern Co-operative, Tesco, Aldi, Iceland…
  • nearest 0.1 mi
  • library 0.8 mi

Nearest: Co-op FR Dewsbury — 0.1 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 7LZ.

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, 20212026.

About WF12 7LZ

WF12 7LZ scores 80/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Playing Field (4.0 ha) 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, WF12 7LZ 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), within a short walk.

Healthcare access is good, with 20 GP surgeries and 11 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.

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04 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF12 7LZ — 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 WF12 7LZ?

There are 46 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF12 7LZ, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is WF12 7LZ safe?

Crime data is currently unavailable for WF12 7LZ. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.

What transport is near WF12 7LZ?

Transport within 0.5 miles of WF12 7LZ includes 33 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 8 km² is reachable from WF12 7LZ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for WF12 7LZ?

WF12 7LZ has a NestScope Score of 80/100 — 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 7LZ does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF12 7LZ: 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.