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.
Schools72
Are the schools any good?
13Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
33 rated Good or better within 2 mi
54 schools in total
IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Carlton Junior and Infant School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Safety60
Is it safe?
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A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
live count unavailable
Better than about 6 in 10 UK areas
Healthcare82
Can I see a GP?
26GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
25 GP, 1 hospital, 13 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE ALBION MOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.3 mi
Transport76
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 34 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space100
How green is it?
24green spaces
Very green
open space all around
32.8 ha total
largest park 17.3 ha (0.11 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (300 m²) — 0.0 mi
Amenities87
Can I get the shopping done?
25shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
21 supermarkets within 2 mi
Lidl, Tesco, Aldi, The Southern Co-operative…
nearest 0.4 mi
library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Lidl Central Dewsbury Dewsbury — 0.4 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 WF13 2ES.
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 WF13.
Average sold price by property type across the WF13 district, 2021–2026.
About WF13 2ES
WF13 2ES scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Playground (300 m²) within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF13 2ES is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,941 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 54 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 32 rated Good. The nearest school is Carlton Junior and Infant School (Ofsted: Good), 0.3 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 25 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 13 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE ALBION MOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is DEWSBURY & DISTRICT HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF13 2ES — 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
Is WF13 2ES a good place to live?
WF13 2ES scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, and nationally it is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood. It is strongest on green space (100/100) and weakest on safety (60/100) — which of those matters more is your call, not the score's.
How many schools are near WF13 2ES?
There are 54 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF13 2ES, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WF13 2ES safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for WF13 2ES. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near WF13 2ES?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WF13 2ES includes 34 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from WF13 2ES within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WF13 2ES?
WF13 2ES has a NestScope Score of 68/100 — 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 WF13 2ES does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF13 2ES: 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.
