One of the harder-pressed parts of Wakefield: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, Wakefield Westgate Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 10 km² 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 more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 2/10, ranked 6,477 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.
Schools66
Are the schools any good?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
26 rated Good or better within 2 mi
39 schools in total
IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Wakefield Lawefield Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
27crimes 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.
27 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 20.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare80
Can I see a GP?
24GP & 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.
23 GP, 1 hospital, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HOMESTEAD — 0.1 mi
Transport82
Can I get to work?
Stations
1Wakefield Westgate Rail Station0.5 mi
·40 bus stopsnearest 0.01 mi
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space92
How green is it?
10green spaces
Very green
open space all around
19 ha total
largest park 7.6 ha (0.23 mi away)
Nearest: The Denhale Active Recreation Centre — 0.1 mi
Amenities93
Can I get the shopping done?
26shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
24 supermarkets within 2 mi
Sainsburys, Asda, Morrisons, Iceland…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Alverthorpe Road Local — 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 9NN.
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 9NN
WF2 9NN scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Sainsburys Alverthorpe Road Local 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF2 9NN is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 6,477 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 9/10).
There are 39 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 24 rated Good. The nearest school is Wakefield Lawefield Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.3 mi away.
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 23 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HOMESTEAD, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is PINDERFIELDS HOSPITAL, 1.5 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF2 9NN — 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
Is WF2 9NN a good place to live?
WF2 9NN scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, and nationally it is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood. It is strongest on amenities (93/100) and weakest on safety (55/100) — which of those matters more is your call, not the score's.
How many schools are near WF2 9NN?
There are 39 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF2 9NN, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WF2 9NN safe?
27 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of WF2 9NN 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 9NN?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WF2 9NN includes 1 train station, 40 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 10 km² is reachable from WF2 9NN within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WF2 9NN?
WF2 9NN 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 WF2 9NN does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF2 9NN: 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.
