One of the harder-pressed parts of Wakefield: a school rated Good 0.5 miles away, roughly 8 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
66/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 2/10, ranked 4,129 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.
Schools65
Are the schools any good?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
25 rated Good or better within 2 mi
38 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: St Michael's CofE Academy (Good) — 0.5 mi
Safety58
Is it safe?
30crimes 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.
30 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 21)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare79
Can I see a GP?
22GP & 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.
21 GP, 1 hospital, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ALVERTHORPE — 0.3 mi
Transport76
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 35 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space98
How green is it?
9green spaces
Very green
open space all around
36.1 ha total
largest park 20.3 ha (0.24 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (900 m²) — 0.2 mi
Amenities94
Can I get the shopping done?
28shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
26 supermarkets within 2 mi
Aldi, Sainsburys, Morrisons, Asda…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Aldi Flanshaw Wakefield — 0.2 mi
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Getting a school place
In Wakefield, 94% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (98% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 95% 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 Wakefield, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WF2 0AS.
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 WF2.
Average sold price by property type across the WF2 district, 2021–2026.
About WF2 0AS
WF2 0AS scores 66/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF2 0AS is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 4,129 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 7/10).
There are 38 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 23 rated Good. The nearest school is Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), 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 21 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ALVERTHORPE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is FIELDHEAD HOSPITAL, 1.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF2 0AS — 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 WF2 0AS?
There are 38 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF2 0AS, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WF2 0AS safe?
30 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of WF2 0AS 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 WF2 0AS?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WF2 0AS includes 35 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 8 km² is reachable from WF2 0AS within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WF2 0AS?
WF2 0AS has a NestScope Score of 66/100 — 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 WF2 0AS does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF2 0AS: 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.
