A less well-off part of Kirklees: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 13 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
67/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 3/10, ranked 7,275 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.
Schools74
Are the schools any good?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
24 rated Good or better within 2 mi
35 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: Birstall Primary Academy (Good) — 0.0 mi
Safety58
Is it safe?
24crimes 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.
24 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 13.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare76
Can I see a GP?
4GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
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.
4 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BIRSTALL DERMATOLOGY GPSI — 0.2 mi
Transport76
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 38 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space75
How green is it?
13green spaces
Green space is well within reach
8.9 ha total
largest park 1.9 ha (0.31 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (0.40 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities88
Can I get the shopping done?
22shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
18 supermarkets within 2 mi
Tesco, Heron, Asda, Sainsburys…
nearest 0.1 mi
library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Tesco Birstall Smithies Ln Express — 0.1 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 9EE.
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 9EE
WF17 9EE scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Tesco Birstall Smithies Ln Express 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 9EE is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,275 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 low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 35 schools within the typical catchment area, including 24 rated Good. The nearest school is Birstall Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 24 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BIRSTALL DERMATOLOGY GPSI, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF17 9EE — 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 9EE?
There are 35 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF17 9EE. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WF17 9EE safe?
24 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of WF17 9EE 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 9EE?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WF17 9EE includes 38 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 13 km² is reachable from WF17 9EE within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WF17 9EE?
WF17 9EE has a NestScope Score of 67/100 — 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 9EE does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF17 9EE: 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.
