A well-off pocket of Leeds: a school rated Good within a short walk, New Pudsey Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 7 km² within half an hour by public transport and less 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
85/ 100
A well-off neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 8/10, ranked 23,471 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.
Schools87
Are the schools any good?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
32 rated Good or better within 2 mi
42 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: Co-op Academy Priesthorpe (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety78
Is it safe?
9crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
9 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 6.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare87
Can I see a GP?
10GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
9 GP, 1 hospital, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HILLFOOT SURGERY — 0.8 mi
Transport82
Can I get to work?
New Pudsey Rail Station0.5 mi
16 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.31 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space93
How green is it?
9green spaces
Very green
open space all around
19.5 ha total
largest park 8.7 ha (0.20 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (2.8 ha) — 0.2 mi
Amenities79
Can I get the shopping done?
24shops & libraries
Well served for everyday shopping
18 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Co-operative Group, Morrisons, Asda, Marks and Spencer…
nearest 0.6 mi
library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Co-op Farsley — 0.6 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 LS28 5SG.
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 LS28.
Average sold price by property type across the LS28 district, 2021–2026.
About LS28 5SG
LS28 5SG scores 85/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and schools — with Playing Field (2.8 ha) 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS28 5SG is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 23,471 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 42 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is Co-op Academy Priesthorpe (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 9 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 9 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HILLFOOT SURGERY, 0.8 mi away. The nearest hospital is ECCLESHILL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around LS28 5SG — 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 LS28 5SG?
There are 42 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS28 5SG, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is LS28 5SG safe?
9 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of LS28 5SG 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 LS28 5SG?
Transport within 0.5 miles of LS28 5SG includes 1 train station, 16 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from LS28 5SG within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for LS28 5SG?
LS28 5SG has a NestScope Score of 85/100 — 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 LS28 5SG does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS28 5SG: 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.
