Area Report
Last updated 10 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Wakefield: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WF5 9AN.
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.
Are the schools any good?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 19 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 28 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: Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
2crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 2 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
2GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 2 GP, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: OSSETT SURGERY — 0.9 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 12 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
6green spaces
- 12.8 ha total
- largest park 6.6 ha (0.17 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (4.4 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
15shops & libraries
- 13 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Lidl…
- nearest 0.7 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys South Parade Local — 0.7 mi
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 9AN.
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 9AN
WF5 9AN scores 79/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and schools — with Playing Field (4.4 ha) 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 9AN is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 19,617 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 28 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 18 rated Good. The nearest school is Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 2 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low 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, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
