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.
Schools81
Are the schools any good?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
17 rated Good or better within 2 mi
27 schools in total
IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Towngate Primary Academy (Good) — 0.6 mi
Safety66
Is it safe?
24crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 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: 11.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare75
Can I see a GP?
2GP & 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.
2 GP, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: OSSETT SURGERY — 0.1 mi
Transport72
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 38 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space81
How green is it?
12green spaces
Very green
open space all around
8 ha total
largest park 2.6 ha (0.18 mi away)
Nearest: Park (0.39 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities92
Can I get the shopping done?
15shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
12 supermarkets within 2 mi
Lidl, The Co-operative Group, Iceland, Tesco…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Lidl Ossett — 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 WF5 8RL.
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 WF5.
Average sold price by property type across the WF5 district, 2021–2026.
About WF5 8RL
WF5 8RL scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Lidl Ossett 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF5 8RL is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,059 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 27 schools within the typical catchment area, including 17 rated Good. The nearest school is Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School, 0.1 mi away.
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 available, with 2 GP surgeries and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is OSSETT SURGERY, within a short walk. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF5 8RL — 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 WF5 8RL?
There are 27 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF5 8RL. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WF5 8RL safe?
24 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of WF5 8RL in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 4/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near WF5 8RL?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WF5 8RL includes 38 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 8 km² is reachable from WF5 8RL within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WF5 8RL?
WF5 8RL has a NestScope Score of 72/100 — 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 WF5 8RL does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF5 8RL: 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.
