A less well-off part of Kirklees: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, roughly 9 km² reachable 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
70/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 4/10, ranked 10,170 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.
Schools68
Are the schools any good?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
32 rated Good or better within 2 mi
50 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: Heckmondwike Grammar School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
34crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
34 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 27.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare85
Can I see a GP?
22GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
21 GP, 1 hospital, 9 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: COOK LANE SURGERY — 0.5 mi
Transport76
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 44 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space90
How green is it?
24green spaces
Very green
open space all around
22.9 ha total
largest park 5.1 ha (0.17 mi away)
Nearest: Cemetery (0.41 ha) — 0.0 mi
Amenities92
Can I get the shopping done?
24shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
21 supermarkets within 2 mi
Lidl, Heron, Morrisons, Budgens…
nearest 0.5 mi
library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Lidl White Lee Heckmondwike — 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 WF16 9JF.
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 WF16.
Average sold price by property type across the WF16 district, 2021–2026.
About WF16 9JF
WF16 9JF scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Lidl White Lee Heckmondwike 0.5 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF16 9JF is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,170 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 5/10).
There are 50 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 31 rated Good. The nearest school is Heckmondwike Primary Academy (Ofsted: Inadequate), 0.1 mi away.
There were 34 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 21 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 9 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is COOK LANE SURGERY, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is DEWSBURY & DISTRICT HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF16 9JF — 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 WF16 9JF a good place to live?
WF16 9JF scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, and nationally it is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood. It is strongest on amenities (92/100) and weakest on safety (55/100) — which of those matters more is your call, not the score's.
How many schools are near WF16 9JF?
There are 50 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF16 9JF, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WF16 9JF safe?
34 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of WF16 9JF in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 4/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near WF16 9JF?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WF16 9JF includes 44 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 9 km² is reachable from WF16 9JF within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WF16 9JF?
WF16 9JF has a NestScope Score of 70/100 — 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 WF16 9JF does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF16 9JF: 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.
