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LS24 9QF · Neighbourhood Report
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Last updated 11 AUG 2026

LS24 9QF

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One of the more comfortable corners of North Yorkshire: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, roughly 3 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.

What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.

NestScope Score
84/ 100

One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 9/10, ranked 26,536 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around LS24 9QF.

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.

Schools85

Are the schools any good?

1Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 2 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 2 schools in total
  • IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.

Nearest top-rated: Saxton Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi

Safety92

Is it safe?

5crimes last month
  • Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
  • IMD crime decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 5 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 2.3)

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare67

Can I see a GP?

0GP & hospitals
  • Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
  • 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.
  • no GP / hospital / dentist within 1.5 mi
Transport59

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 2 bus stops nearby

NestReach:3 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space88

How green is it?

3green spaces
  • Very green
  • open space all around
  • Rural village or dispersed
  • beside open access land (2.1 ha total
  • largest park 1.3 ha (0.24 mi away))

Nearest: All Saints' Church — 0.1 mi

Amenities55

Can I get the shopping done?

0shops & libraries
  • A fair spread of shops within reach
  • 0 supermarkets within 2 mi

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Getting a school place

In North Yorkshire, 93% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (99% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% 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 North Yorkshire, not a per-school number.

02 — Environment

Environment & risk near LS24 9QF.

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 LS24.

Average sold price by property type across the LS24 district, 20212026.

About LS24 9QF

LS24 9QF scores 84/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and green space — with only 5 crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, LS24 9QF is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 26,536 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 high (IMD housing decile 2/10).

There are 2 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Good. The nearest school is Saxton Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.

There were 5 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.

There are no GP surgeries, hospitals or pharmacies within easy reach of LS24 9QF. Residents may need to travel further for healthcare access.

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04 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around LS24 9QF — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
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.
03
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 LS24 9QF?

There are 2 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS24 9QF. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is LS24 9QF safe?

5 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of LS24 9QF 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 LS24 9QF?

Transport within 0.5 miles of LS24 9QF includes 2 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 3 km² is reachable from LS24 9QF within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for LS24 9QF?

LS24 9QF has a NestScope Score of 84/100 — 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 LS24 9QF does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS24 9QF: 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.

Data: DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.