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LS27 9NW · Neighbourhood Report
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Last updated 05 AUG 2026

LS27 9NW

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A middling, mixed part of Leeds: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk and roughly 11 km² reachable 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
78/ 100

An above-average neighbourhood

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 6/10, ranked 17,522 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around LS27 9NW.

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.

Schools87

Are the schools any good?

6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 12 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 18 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: Morley Victoria Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi

Safety64

Is it safe?

32crimes last month
  • 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.
  • 32 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 25.2)

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare79

Can I see a GP?

10GP & hospitals
  • 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.
  • 10 GP, 8 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi

Nearest GP: SOUTH QUEEN MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.6 mi

Transport83

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 37 bus stops nearby

NestReach:11 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space84

How green is it?

20green spaces
  • 13.9 ha total
  • largest park 5.2 ha (0.29 mi away)

Nearest: Cemetery (200 m²) — 0.1 mi

Amenities89

Can I get the shopping done?

13shops & libraries
  • 11 supermarkets within 2 mi
  • Morrisons, Aldi, Spar, The Co-operative Group…
  • nearest 0.4 mi
  • library 0.3 mi

Nearest: Morrisons Tingley Morley — 0.4 mi

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 LS27 9NW.

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 LS27.

Average sold price by property type across the LS27 district, 20212026.

About LS27 9NW

LS27 9NW scores 78/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Morrisons Tingley Morley 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, LS27 9NW is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 17,522 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 18 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 11 rated Good. The nearest school is Morley Victoria Primary School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.

There were 32 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.

Healthcare access is good, with 10 GP surgeries and 8 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SOUTH QUEEN MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.

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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 LS27 9NW — 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 LS27 9NW?

There are 18 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS27 9NW, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is LS27 9NW safe?

32 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of LS27 9NW in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 6/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near LS27 9NW?

Transport within 0.5 miles of LS27 9NW includes 37 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 11 km² is reachable from LS27 9NW within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for LS27 9NW?

LS27 9NW has a NestScope Score of 78/100 — an above-average 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 LS27 9NW does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS27 9NW: 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.