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.
Schools90
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
25 rated Good or better within 2 mi
33 schools in total
IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Iveson Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety70
Is it safe?
19crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
19 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 14.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare83
Can I see a GP?
7GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
7 GP, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DR S HUTCHINSON & PARTNERS, IW&H M PRAC — 0.2 mi
Transport80
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 30 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 11 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space93
How green is it?
8green spaces
Very green
open space all around
42.5 ha total
largest park 21.6 ha (0.27 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (6.3 ha) — 0.3 mi
Amenities83
Can I get the shopping done?
25shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
21 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Co-operative Group, Asda, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons…
nearest 0.1 mi
library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Co-op Spen Lane — 0.1 mi
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Getting a school place
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 LS16 6LW.
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 LS16.
Average sold price by property type across the LS16 district, 2021–2026.
About LS16 6LW
LS16 6LW scores 82/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and schools — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS16 6LW is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 21,265 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 33 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 23 rated Good. The nearest school is Iveson Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 19 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 7 GP surgeries and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DR S HUTCHINSON & PARTNERS, IW&H M PRAC, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around LS16 6LW — 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 LS16 6LW?
There are 33 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS16 6LW, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is LS16 6LW safe?
19 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of LS16 6LW in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 7/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near LS16 6LW?
Transport within 0.5 miles of LS16 6LW includes 30 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 11 km² is reachable from LS16 6LW within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for LS16 6LW?
LS16 6LW has a NestScope Score of 82/100 — a well-off 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 LS16 6LW does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS16 6LW: 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.
