Area Report
Last updated 08 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Wakefield: a school rated Good within a short walk, Moorthorpe Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 12 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.
01 — Snapshot
Around WF9 2BH.
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?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 7 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 8 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
35crimes last month
- 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.
- 35 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 26)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
4GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 4 GP, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PHOENIX HEALTH SOLUTIONS LTD — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Moorthorpe Rail Station0.2 mi
23 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
NestReach: ≈ 12 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
21green spaces
- 22.7 ha total
- largest park 5.1 ha (0.11 mi away)
Nearest: Kung Fu Academy — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
6shops & libraries
- 5 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Aldi, Heron, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Asda Moorthorpe Supermarket — 0.2 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 WF9 2BH.
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 WF9.
Average sold price by property type across the WF9 district, 2021–2026.
About WF9 2BH
WF9 2BH scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Kung Fu Academy within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF9 2BH is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,737 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 8 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Good. The nearest school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 35 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PHOENIX HEALTH SOLUTIONS LTD, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
