A well-off pocket of Leeds: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and Guiseley Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 10 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
81/ 100
A well-off neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 7/10, ranked 20,368 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.
Schools93
Are the schools any good?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
10 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 Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety60
Is it safe?
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A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
live count unavailable
Better than about 6 in 10 UK areas
Healthcare81
Can I see a GP?
6GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
6 GP, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PARK ROAD & MENSTON — 0.3 mi
Transport87
Can I get to work?
Guiseley Rail Station0.3 mi
34 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.08 mi
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space80
How green is it?
12green spaces
Green space is well within reach
11.8 ha total
largest park 3 ha (0.33 mi away)
Nearest: St Oswald's Church — 0.1 mi
Amenities96
Can I get the shopping done?
16shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
13 supermarkets within 2 mi
Morrisons, Marks and Spencer, Asda, The Co-operative Group…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.2 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 9AY.
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 9AY
LS20 9AY scores 81/100 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 9AY is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 20,368 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 16 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Good. The nearest school is Guiseley Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
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 within a short walk.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around LS20 9AY — 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 LS20 9AY?
There are 16 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS20 9AY. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is LS20 9AY safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for LS20 9AY. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near LS20 9AY?
Transport within 0.5 miles of LS20 9AY includes 1 train station, 34 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 10 km² is reachable from LS20 9AY within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for LS20 9AY?
LS20 9AY has a NestScope Score of 81/100 — 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 LS20 9AY does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS20 9AY: 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.
