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WF12 9DY · Neighbourhood Report
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Last updated 10 AUG 2026

WF12 9DY

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One of the harder-pressed parts of Kirklees: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and roughly 11 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
65/ 100

A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 2/10, ranked 4,220 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around WF12 9DY.

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.

Schools63

Are the schools any good?

6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 18 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 31 schools in total
  • IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.

Nearest top-rated: Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School (Good) — 0.1 mi

Safety67

Is it safe?

23crimes last month
  • 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.
  • 23 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 17.9)

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare74

Can I see a GP?

13GP & hospitals
  • Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
  • IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 13 GP, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi

Nearest GP: THORNHILL LEES MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.1 mi

Transport76

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 29 bus stops nearby

NestReach:11 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space86

How green is it?

18green spaces
  • Very green
  • open space all around
  • 9.9 ha total
  • largest park 3.1 ha (0.11 mi away)

Nearest: Lees Holm Recreation Ground — 0.1 mi

Amenities76

Can I get the shopping done?

15shops & libraries
  • Well served for everyday shopping
  • 13 supermarkets within 2 mi
  • The Co-operative Group, Asda, Farmfoods, Sainsburys…
  • nearest 0.8 mi
  • library 1.1 mi

Nearest: Co-op Thornhill — 0.8 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 9DY.

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 9DY

WF12 9DY scores 65/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and transport — right beside an open access land. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, WF12 9DY is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 4,220 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).

There are 31 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 17 rated Good. The nearest school is Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.

There were 23 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.

Healthcare access is good, with 13 GP surgeries and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THORNHILL LEES MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 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 9DY — 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 9DY?

There are 31 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF12 9DY, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is WF12 9DY safe?

23 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of WF12 9DY in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 2/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near WF12 9DY?

Transport within 0.5 miles of WF12 9DY includes 29 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 11 km² is reachable from WF12 9DY within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for WF12 9DY?

WF12 9DY has a NestScope Score of 65/100 — a more affordable, lower-income 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 9DY does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF12 9DY: 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.