One of the more comfortable corners of Leeds: a school rated Outstanding 0.6 miles away and roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport — though there is little in the way of parkland nearby.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
86/ 100
One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 10/10, ranked 31,015 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.
Schools99
Are the schools any good?
2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
11 rated Good or better within 2 mi
15 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: Wigton Moor Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.6 mi
Safety83
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
Among the safer areas in the UK 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.
no crimes in 0.25 mi last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare83
Can I see a GP?
2GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
2 GP, 4 dentists, pharmacy 1.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DONISTHORPE HALL NURSING HOME — 1.2 mi
Transport70
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 8 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space43
How green is it?
0green spaces
Less green space than most areas
no green spaces within 0.5 mi
Amenities66
Can I get the shopping done?
12shops & libraries
Well served for everyday shopping
11 supermarkets within 2 mi
Asda, Sainsburys, Spar, The Co-operative Group…
nearest 0.8 mi
library 1.9 mi
Nearest: Asda Alwoodley Express Petrol — 0.8 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 LS17 8GS.
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 8GS
LS17 8GS scores 86/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with The Grammar School At Leeds within a short walk. The main trade-off is its green space score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS17 8GS is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 31,015 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 6/10).
There are 15 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 7 rated Good. The nearest school is The Grammar School At Leeds, within a short walk.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DONISTHORPE HALL NURSING HOME, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 1.1 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around LS17 8GS — 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 LS17 8GS?
There are 15 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS17 8GS, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is LS17 8GS safe?
0 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of LS17 8GS in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 10/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near LS17 8GS?
Transport within 0.5 miles of LS17 8GS includes 8 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 6 km² is reachable from LS17 8GS within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for LS17 8GS?
LS17 8GS has a NestScope Score of 86/100 — one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. 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 LS17 8GS does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS17 8GS: 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.
