A less well-off part of Kirklees: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, 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
72/ 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
26 rated Good or better within 2 mi
41 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
Safety81
Is it safe?
11crimes last month
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.
11 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 8.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare83
Can I see a GP?
15GP & 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.
15 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 space93
How green is it?
11green spaces
Very green
open space all around
16.6 ha total
largest park 6.9 ha (0.19 mi away)
Nearest: The Markazi Mosque — 0.1 mi
Amenities89
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 9NN.
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 9NN
WF12 9NN scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — 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 9NN 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 41 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 25 rated Good. The nearest school is Rida Girls High School, 0.1 mi away.
There were 11 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 15 GP surgeries and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SAVILE TOWN MEDICAL CTR., 0.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF12 9NN — 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 9NN?
There are 41 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF12 9NN, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WF12 9NN safe?
11 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of WF12 9NN in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 3/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near WF12 9NN?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WF12 9NN includes 19 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from WF12 9NN within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WF12 9NN?
WF12 9NN has a NestScope Score of 72/100 — 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 9NN does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF12 9NN: 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.
