One of the harder-pressed parts of Kirklees: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 10 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
67/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 2/10, ranked 5,771 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?
14Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
32 rated Good or better within 2 mi
54 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: Warwick Road Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety67
Is it safe?
27crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
27 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 20.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare80
Can I see a GP?
26GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
25 GP, 1 hospital, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MOUNT PLEASANT MED CENTRE — 0.3 mi
Transport79
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 42 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space91
How green is it?
27green spaces
Very green
open space all around
17.9 ha total
largest park 5.2 ha (0.24 mi away)
Nearest: Park (0.26 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities81
Can I get the shopping done?
23shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
20 supermarkets within 2 mi
Lidl, Budgens, Tesco, Asda…
nearest 0.6 mi
library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Lidl Central Dewsbury Dewsbury — 0.6 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 6AE.
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 6AE
WF17 6AE scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Park (0.26 ha) within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF17 6AE is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,771 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 54 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 31 rated Good. The nearest school is Warwick Road Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 27 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 25 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MOUNT PLEASANT MED CENTRE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is DEWSBURY & DISTRICT HOSPITAL, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF17 6AE — 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 6AE?
There are 54 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF17 6AE, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WF17 6AE safe?
27 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of WF17 6AE in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 2/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near WF17 6AE?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WF17 6AE includes 42 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 10 km² is reachable from WF17 6AE within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WF17 6AE?
WF17 6AE has a NestScope Score of 67/100 — 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 6AE does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF17 6AE: 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.
