A middling, mixed part of Bradford: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and Ben Rhydding Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 5 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
75/ 100
An above-average neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 5/10, ranked 14,424 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.
Schools76
Are the schools any good?
2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
3 rated Good or better within 2 mi
7 schools in total
IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety69
Is it safe?
7crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
7 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 5.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare85
Can I see a GP?
9GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
6 GP, 3 hospitals, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: AIREDALE AND BRADFORD MSK CONSORTIUM — 0.4 mi
Transport78
Can I get to work?
Ben Rhydding Rail Station0.4 mi
41 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.09 mi
NestReach: ≈ 5 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space84
How green is it?
9green spaces
Very green
open space all around
9.4 ha total
largest park 4 ha (0.19 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (400 m²) — 0.2 mi
Amenities90
Can I get the shopping done?
6shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
5 supermarkets within 2 mi
Tesco, Booths, Marks and Spencer, The Co-operative Group
nearest 0.4 mi
library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Tesco Ilkley Superstore — 0.4 mi
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Getting a school place
In Bradford, 78% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% 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 Bradford, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near LS29 8NL.
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 LS29.
Average sold price by property type across the LS29 district, 2021–2026.
About LS29 8NL
LS29 8NL scores 75/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Tesco Ilkley Superstore 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS29 8NL is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,424 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 6/10).
There are 7 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Good. The nearest school is The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 7 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is AIREDALE AND BRADFORD MSK CONSORTIUM, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is CORONATION HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around LS29 8NL — 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 LS29 8NL?
There are 7 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS29 8NL. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is LS29 8NL safe?
7 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of LS29 8NL in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 5/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near LS29 8NL?
Transport within 0.5 miles of LS29 8NL includes 1 train station, 41 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 5 km² is reachable from LS29 8NL within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for LS29 8NL?
LS29 8NL has a NestScope Score of 75/100 — 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 LS29 8NL does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS29 8NL: 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.
