Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Leeds: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 14 km² reachable 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 LS12 2BL.
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?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 32 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 59 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
69crimes 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.
- 69 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 50.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
24GP & 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.
- 18 GP, 6 hospitals, 16 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PRIORY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 44 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- 15.2 ha total
- largest park 4.2 ha (0.12 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (300 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
68shops & libraries
- 62 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Lidl, Farmfoods, Asda…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Hall Lane — 0.1 mi
In Leeds, 83% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 93% 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 Leeds, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near LS12 2BL.
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 LS12.
Average sold price by property type across the LS12 district, 2021–2026.
About LS12 2BL
LS12 2BL scores 64/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Morrisons Daily Hall Lane 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS12 2BL is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,773 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 59 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 26 rated Good. The nearest school is Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 69 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 18 GP surgeries, 6 hospitals and 16 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PRIORY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is MALHAM HOUSE DAY HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
