About WF9 4AB
WF9 4AB scores 59/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Iceland Hemsworth about 4 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF9 4AB is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 13,004 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 12 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 6 rated Good. The nearest school is West End Academy (Ofsted: Good), about 3 minutes' walk away.
There were 15 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 3 GP surgeries and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE GRANGE - SECONDARY CARE, about 3 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 3 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near WF9 4AB. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 19 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 20 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 48.5 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is St Helen's Church, about 2 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (0.9 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 5 supermarkets in the wider area, including Iceland, Tesco, Farmfoods, The Co-operative Group. The nearest is Iceland Hemsworth, about 4 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 3 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 WF9 4AB on NestScope.