A less well-off part of Kirklees: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 7 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
68/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 3/10, ranked 7,997 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.
Schools70
Are the schools any good?
14Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
34 rated Good or better within 2 mi
54 schools in total
IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
30crimes 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.
30 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 24.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare87
Can I see a GP?
24GP & 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.
23 GP, 1 hospital, 12 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: TISSUE VIABILITY SERVICE - NKCCG — 0.3 mi
Transport74
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 45 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space86
How green is it?
25green spaces
Very green
open space all around
11.3 ha total
largest park 2.4 ha (0.13 mi away)
Nearest: Christ Church — 0.1 mi
Amenities86
Can I get the shopping done?
29shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
25 supermarkets within 2 mi
Budgens, Morrisons, Lidl, Heron…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Budgens Staincliffe — 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 7QX.
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 7QX
WF17 7QX scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and green space — with TISSUE VIABILITY SERVICE - NKCCG 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 7QX is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,997 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 33 rated Good. The nearest school is Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 30 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 23 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is TISSUE VIABILITY SERVICE - NKCCG, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is DEWSBURY & DISTRICT HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF17 7QX — 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 7QX?
There are 54 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF17 7QX, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WF17 7QX safe?
30 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of WF17 7QX 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 WF17 7QX?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WF17 7QX includes 45 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from WF17 7QX within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WF17 7QX?
WF17 7QX has a NestScope Score of 68/100 — 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 WF17 7QX does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF17 7QX: 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.
