A less well-off part of Kirklees: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
71/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 3/10, ranked 9,433 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
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.
Schools66
Are the schools any good?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
25 rated Good or better within 2 mi
39 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: Pentland Infant and Nursery School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety85
Is it safe?
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Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
live count unavailable
Better than about 9 in 10 UK areas
Healthcare83
Can I see a GP?
14GP & 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.
14 GP, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SAVILE TOWN MEDICAL CTR. — 0.1 mi
Transport73
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 19 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space88
How green is it?
11green spaces
Very green
open space all around
16.6 ha total
largest park 6.9 ha (0.25 mi away)
Nearest: The Markazi Mosque — 0.1 mi
Amenities81
Can I get the shopping done?
18shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
16 supermarkets within 2 mi
Asda, Farmfoods, Sainsburys, Iceland…
nearest 0.5 mi
library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Asda Dewsbury Superstore — 0.5 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 9JR.
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 9JR
WF12 9JR scores 71/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and safety — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF12 9JR is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,433 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 8/10).
There are 39 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 24 rated Good. The nearest school is Pentland Infant and Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 14 GP surgeries and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SAVILE TOWN MEDICAL CTR., within a short walk. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF12 9JR — 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
How many schools are near WF12 9JR?
There are 39 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF12 9JR, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WF12 9JR safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for WF12 9JR. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near WF12 9JR?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WF12 9JR includes 19 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from WF12 9JR within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WF12 9JR?
WF12 9JR has a NestScope Score of 71/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking 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 9JR does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF12 9JR: 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.
