One of the harder-pressed parts of Kirklees: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 10 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
65/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 2/10, ranked 3,300 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?
14Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
29 rated Good or better within 2 mi
49 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: Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Safety50
Is it safe?
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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.
live count unavailable
Behind about 5 in 10 UK areas
Healthcare83
Can I see a GP?
22GP & 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.
21 GP, 1 hospital, 13 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BROUGHTON HOUSE GP SURGERY — 0.2 mi
Transport79
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 49 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space94
How green is it?
29green spaces
Very green
open space all around
23.5 ha total
largest park 9.4 ha (0.18 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (300 m²) — 0.1 mi
Amenities96
Can I get the shopping done?
26shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
22 supermarkets within 2 mi
Asda, Iceland, Tesco, Aldi…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Asda Batley Supermarket — 0.3 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 WF17 5BQ.
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 WF17.
Average sold price by property type across the WF17 district, 2021–2026.
About WF17 5BQ
WF17 5BQ scores 65/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Asda Batley Supermarket 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF17 5BQ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,300 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 high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 49 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 28 rated Good. The nearest school is Cambridge Street School, 0.1 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 21 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 13 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BROUGHTON HOUSE GP SURGERY, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is DEWSBURY & DISTRICT HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF17 5BQ — 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 WF17 5BQ?
There are 49 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF17 5BQ, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WF17 5BQ safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for WF17 5BQ. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near WF17 5BQ?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WF17 5BQ includes 49 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 10 km² is reachable from WF17 5BQ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WF17 5BQ?
WF17 5BQ has a NestScope Score of 65/100 — 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 WF17 5BQ does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF17 5BQ: 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.
