About WF7 5AJ
WF7 5AJ scores 50/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Featherstone Sports Complex within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF7 5AJ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,669 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 high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 18 schools within the typical catchment area, including 12 rated Good. The nearest school is The Featherstone Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 16 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 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ST THOMAS ROAD SURGERY, about 3 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 3 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near WF7 5AJ. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 17 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 5 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 11.2 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Featherstone Sports Complex, within a short walk.
There are 9 supermarkets in the wider area, including Lidl, Aldi, Asda, Marks and Spencer and others. The nearest is Lidl Featherstone, about 14 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 13 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore WF7 5AJ on NestScope.