One of the more comfortable corners of Leeds: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and Guiseley Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 7 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
87/ 100
One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 9/10, ranked 29,068 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.
Schools94
Are the schools any good?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
9 rated Good or better within 2 mi
16 schools in total
IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Guiseley School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety72
Is it safe?
9crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
9 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 7.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare88
Can I see a GP?
6GP & 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.
6 GP, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PARK ROAD & MENSTON — 0.3 mi
Transport86
Can I get to work?
Stations
1Guiseley Rail Station0.3 mi
·25 bus stopsnearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space67
How green is it?
11green spaces
Green space is well within reach
6.1 ha total
largest park 1.6 ha (0.40 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (0.37 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities96
Can I get the shopping done?
14shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
11 supermarkets within 2 mi
Morrisons, Marks and Spencer, Asda, The Co-operative Group…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Guiseley — 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 LS20 8AT.
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 LS20.
Average sold price by property type across the LS20 district, 2021–2026.
About LS20 8AT
LS20 8AT scores 87/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Morrisons Guiseley 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS20 8AT is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 29,068 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 8/10).
There are 16 schools within the typical catchment area, including 9 rated Good. The nearest school is Guiseley School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 9 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PARK ROAD & MENSTON, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around LS20 8AT — 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
Is LS20 8AT a good place to live?
LS20 8AT scores 87/100 on the NestScope Score, and nationally it is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. It is strongest on amenities (96/100) and weakest on green space (67/100) — which of those matters more is your call, not the score's.
How many schools are near LS20 8AT?
There are 16 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS20 8AT. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is LS20 8AT safe?
9 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of LS20 8AT in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 9/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near LS20 8AT?
Transport within 0.5 miles of LS20 8AT includes 1 train station, 25 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from LS20 8AT within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for LS20 8AT?
LS20 8AT has a NestScope Score of 87/100 — 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 LS20 8AT does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS20 8AT: 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.
