A well-off pocket of Leeds: a school rated Good within a short walk and Woodlesford Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 12 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
84/ 100
A well-off neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 8/10, ranked 23,220 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.
Schools88
Are the schools any good?
2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
8 rated Good or better within 2 mi
9 schools in total
IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Woodlesford Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Safety72
Is it safe?
13crimes 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.
13 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 7.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare82
Can I see a GP?
2GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
2 GP, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: OULTON COMMUNITY CARE — 0.3 mi
Transport89
Can I get to work?
Woodlesford Rail Station0.2 mi
27 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
NestReach: ≈ 12 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space92
How green is it?
10green spaces
Very green
open space all around
14.9 ha total
largest park 8.2 ha (0.20 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (300 m²) — 0.2 mi
Amenities85
Can I get the shopping done?
9shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
8 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Co-operative Group, Lidl, Tesco, Marks and Spencer…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 1.5 mi
Nearest: Co-op Woodlesford — 0.3 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 LS26 8RD.
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 LS26.
Average sold price by property type across the LS26 district, 2021–2026.
About LS26 8RD
LS26 8RD scores 84/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and transport — with Playground (300 m²) 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS26 8RD is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 23,220 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 9 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 6 rated Good. The nearest school is Woodlesford Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 13 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is OULTON COMMUNITY CARE, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around LS26 8RD — 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 LS26 8RD?
There are 9 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS26 8RD, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is LS26 8RD safe?
13 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of LS26 8RD in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 8/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near LS26 8RD?
Transport within 0.5 miles of LS26 8RD includes 1 train station, 27 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 12 km² is reachable from LS26 8RD within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for LS26 8RD?
LS26 8RD has a NestScope Score of 84/100 — 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 LS26 8RD does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS26 8RD: 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.
