One of the harder-pressed parts of Wakefield: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, South Elmsall Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 9 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.
NestScope Score
63/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 1/10, ranked 868 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.
Schools65
Are the schools any good?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
8 rated Good or better within 2 mi
9 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: South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
34crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
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.
34 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 22.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare72
Can I see a GP?
4GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
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 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PHOENIX HEALTH SOLUTIONS LTD — 0.1 mi
Transport79
Can I get to work?
South Elmsall Rail Station0.4 mi
Moorthorpe Rail Station0.5 mi
24 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.01 mi
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space98
How green is it?
29green spaces
Very green
open space all around
48.2 ha total
largest park 15.2 ha (0.20 mi away)
Nearest: Park (900 m²) — 0.1 mi
Amenities93
Can I get the shopping done?
8shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
6 supermarkets within 2 mi
Aldi, Asda, Heron, The Co-operative Group…
nearest 0.1 mi
library 0.0 mi
Nearest: Aldi Barnsley Road — 0.1 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 WF9 2RA.
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 2RA
WF9 2RA scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Park (900 m²) 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF9 2RA is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 868 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 9 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Good. The nearest school is South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 34 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, within a short walk. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF9 2RA — 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 WF9 2RA?
There are 9 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF9 2RA. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WF9 2RA safe?
34 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of WF9 2RA in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 1/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near WF9 2RA?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WF9 2RA includes 2 train stations, 24 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 9 km² is reachable from WF9 2RA within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WF9 2RA?
WF9 2RA has a NestScope Score of 63/100 — a more affordable, lower-income 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 WF9 2RA does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF9 2RA: 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.
