A well-off pocket of Wakefield: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 8 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less 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
83/ 100
A well-off neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 8/10, ranked 25,820 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.
Schools88
Are the schools any good?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
10 rated Good or better within 2 mi
13 schools in total
IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety78
Is it safe?
15crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
15 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 10.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare73
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
1 GP, 1 dentist, pharmacy 1.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CHAPELTHORPE — 1.3 mi
Transport72
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 19 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space95
How green is it?
7green spaces
Very green
open space all around
18 ha total
largest park 11.3 ha (0.16 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (400 m²) — 0.1 mi
Amenities78
Can I get the shopping done?
9shops & libraries
Well served for everyday shopping
7 supermarkets within 2 mi
Tesco, The Southern Co-operative, Spar, Marks and Spencer…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Tesco Crigglestone Express — 0.3 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 WF4 3HW.
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 WF4.
Average sold price by property type across the WF4 district, 2021–2026.
About WF4 3HW
WF4 3HW scores 83/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and schools — right beside an open access land. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF4 3HW is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 25,820 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 5/10).
There are 13 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 9 rated Good. The nearest school is Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 15 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CHAPELTHORPE, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 1.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF4 3HW — 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 WF4 3HW?
There are 13 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF4 3HW, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WF4 3HW safe?
15 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of WF4 3HW in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 8/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near WF4 3HW?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WF4 3HW includes 19 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 8 km² is reachable from WF4 3HW within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WF4 3HW?
WF4 3HW has a NestScope Score of 83/100 — a well-off 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 WF4 3HW does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF4 3HW: 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.
