A less well-off part of Kirklees: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, Dewsbury Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 5 km² within half an hour by public transport and more 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
69/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 3/10, ranked 6,907 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.
Schools77
Are the schools any good?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
34 rated Good or better within 2 mi
56 schools in total
IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 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
Safety55
Is it safe?
23crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 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: 17.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare86
Can I see a GP?
25GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
24 GP, 1 hospital, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE ALBION MOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.3 mi
Transport76
Can I get to work?
Dewsbury Rail Station0.4 mi
39 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 5 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space90
How green is it?
26green spaces
Very green
open space all around
15 ha total
largest park 5.2 ha (0.16 mi away)
Nearest: Park (0.44 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities87
Can I get the shopping done?
25shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
21 supermarkets within 2 mi
Lidl, Asda, Farmfoods, Budgens…
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 4DA.
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 4DA
WF13 4DA scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Park (0.44 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, WF13 4DA is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 6,907 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 7/10).
There are 56 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 33 rated Good. The nearest school is The Branch Christian School, within a short walk.
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 24 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 14 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, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF13 4DA — 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 WF13 4DA?
There are 56 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF13 4DA, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WF13 4DA safe?
23 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of WF13 4DA 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 WF13 4DA?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WF13 4DA includes 1 train station, 39 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 5 km² is reachable from WF13 4DA within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WF13 4DA?
WF13 4DA has a NestScope Score of 69/100 — 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 WF13 4DA does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF13 4DA: 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.
