Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Leeds: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 9 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less 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 LS17 6SX.
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?
12Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 34 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 47 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
14crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 14 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 5.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
21GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 17 GP, 4 hospitals, 23 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ST GEMMA'S HOSPICE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 35 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
9green spaces
- 9.8 ha total
- largest park 4.3 ha (0.36 mi away)
Nearest: Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
30shops & libraries
- 26 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Cook, Tesco, Asda…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Chapel Allerton Harrogate Road Local — 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 LS17 6SX.
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 LS17.
Average sold price by property type across the LS17 district, 2021–2026.
About LS17 6SX
LS17 6SX scores 91/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary 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, LS17 6SX is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 29,719 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 10/10).
There are 47 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 26 rated Good. The nearest school is Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 14 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 17 GP surgeries, 4 hospitals and 23 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ST GEMMA'S HOSPICE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is NURSES HOME MEANWOOD PARK HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
