One of the harder-pressed parts 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
60/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 1/10, ranked 1,720 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.
Schools67
Are the schools any good?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
17 rated Good or better within 2 mi
24 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: Fieldhead Primary Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety52
Is it safe?
44crimes 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.
44 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 26)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare72
Can I see a GP?
5GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
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.
5 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BIRSTALL DERMATOLOGY GPSI — 0.7 mi
Transport67
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 20 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space94
How green is it?
4green spaces
Very green
open space all around
47.4 ha total
largest park 45.3 ha (0.39 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (0.61 ha) — 0.4 mi
Amenities73
Can I get the shopping done?
14shops & libraries
Well served for everyday shopping
11 supermarkets within 2 mi
Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Heron, The Co-operative Group…
nearest 0.6 mi
library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Tesco Birstall Smithies Ln Express — 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 9BU.
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 9BU
WF17 9BU scores 60/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a Country Park. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF17 9BU is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,720 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 24 schools within the typical catchment area, including 17 rated Good. The nearest school is Fieldhead Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 44 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 5 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BIRSTALL DERMATOLOGY GPSI, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF17 9BU — 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 9BU?
There are 24 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF17 9BU. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WF17 9BU safe?
44 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of WF17 9BU in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 1/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near WF17 9BU?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WF17 9BU includes 20 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from WF17 9BU within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WF17 9BU?
WF17 9BU has a NestScope Score of 60/100 — 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 9BU does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF17 9BU: 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.
