Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Leeds: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 10 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.
01 — Snapshot
Around LS28 9AZ.
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.
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 25 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 33 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: Lowtown Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
26crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 26 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 15.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
6GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6 GP, 8 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DR S M CHEN & PARTNER — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 22 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
14green spaces
- 12.2 ha total
- largest park 4.3 ha (0.17 mi away)
Nearest: Crimbles Allotments — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
21shops & libraries
- 18 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, The Co-operative Group, Lidl, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Pudsey Town Local — 0.4 mi
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 9AZ.
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 9AZ
LS28 9AZ scores 80/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Sainsburys Pudsey Town Local 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS28 9AZ is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 20,067 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 33 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 22 rated Good. The nearest school is Lowtown Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 26 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries and 8 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DR S M CHEN & PARTNER, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
