A less well-off part of Leeds: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, Guiseley Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 7 km² 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 9,111 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.
Schools72
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 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St. Oswald's CofE Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety63
Is it safe?
10crimes last month
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.
10 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 7.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare77
Can I see a GP?
6GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
6 GP, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.0 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PARK ROAD & MENSTON — 0.3 mi
Transport79
Can I get to work?
Guiseley Rail Station0.3 mi
32 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space85
How green is it?
11green spaces
Very green
open space all around
11.7 ha total
largest park 3 ha (0.23 mi away)
Nearest: St Oswald's Church — 0.0 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, Sainsburys…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.1 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 9BD.
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 9BD
LS20 9BD scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — 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 9BD is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,111 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 16 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Good. The nearest school is St. Oswald's CofE Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 10 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 within a short walk.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around LS20 9BD — 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 9BD?
There are 16 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS20 9BD. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is LS20 9BD safe?
10 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of LS20 9BD in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 3/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near LS20 9BD?
Transport within 0.5 miles of LS20 9BD includes 1 train station, 32 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from LS20 9BD within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for LS20 9BD?
LS20 9BD 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 LS20 9BD does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS20 9BD: 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.
