About LS26 8SJ
LS26 8SJ scores 48/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Lidl Woodlesford Rothwell about 7 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its schools score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS26 8SJ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 4,132 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 9/10).
There are 10 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 7 rated Good. The nearest school is Oulton Primary School (Ofsted: Good), about 2 minutes' walk away.
There were 8 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, about 5 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 5 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near LS26 8SJ. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 33 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 10 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 37.1 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Holmsley Field Lane Allotments, about 3 minutes' walk away.
There are 8 supermarkets in the wider area, including Lidl, The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Morrisons and others. The nearest is Lidl Woodlesford Rothwell, about 7 minutes' walk away. A public library is 1.0 mi away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore LS26 8SJ on NestScope.