A less well-off part of Leeds: a school rated Outstanding 0.1 miles away, roughly 12 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.
NestScope Score
70/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 3/10, ranked 8,913 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.
Schools82
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
42 rated Good or better within 2 mi
68 schools in total
IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Blenheim Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
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A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
live count unavailable
Behind about 5 in 10 UK areas
Healthcare80
Can I see a GP?
52GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
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.
44 GP, 8 hospitals, 34 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LEEDS STUDENT MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.1 mi
Transport84
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 47 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 12 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space71
How green is it?
12green spaces
Green space is well within reach
9.9 ha total
no proper park nearby
Nearest: Hook Memorial — 0.1 mi
Amenities94
Can I get the shopping done?
80shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
72 supermarkets within 2 mi
Tesco, Morrisons, The Co-operative Group, Heron…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Tesco Blenheim Terrace Leeds Express — 0.2 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 LS2 9AR.
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 LS2.
Average sold price by property type across the LS2 district, 2021–2026.
About LS2 9AR
LS2 9AR scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Blenheim Terrace Leeds Express 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS2 9AR is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,913 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 68 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 32 rated Good. The nearest school is Blenheim Primary School (Ofsted: Outstanding), 0.1 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 44 GP surgeries, 8 hospitals and 34 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LEEDS STUDENT MEDICAL PRACTICE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is LEEDS DENTAL HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around LS2 9AR — 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 LS2 9AR?
There are 68 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS2 9AR, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is LS2 9AR safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for LS2 9AR. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near LS2 9AR?
Transport within 0.5 miles of LS2 9AR includes 47 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 12 km² is reachable from LS2 9AR within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for LS2 9AR?
LS2 9AR has a NestScope Score of 70/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking 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 LS2 9AR does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS2 9AR: 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.
