One of the more comfortable corners of Bradford: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and Ben Rhydding Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 10 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
90/ 100
One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 10/10, ranked 30,401 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.
Schools97
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 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Ben Rhydding Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety72
Is it safe?
8crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
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.
8 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 5.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare92
Can I see a GP?
9GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
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, 3 hospitals, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: AIREDALE AND BRADFORD MSK CONSORTIUM — 0.5 mi
Transport88
Can I get to work?
Stations
1Ben Rhydding Rail Station0.3 mi
·35 bus stopsnearest 0.08 mi
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space72
How green is it?
8green spaces
Green space is well within reach
5.5 ha total
largest park 1.9 ha (0.29 mi away)
Nearest: Allotments (600 m²) — 0.2 mi
Amenities88
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 0.7 mi
Nearest: Tesco Ilkley Esso Express — 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 8NS.
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 8NS
LS29 8NS scores 90/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with Ben Rhydding Primary School 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS29 8NS is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 30,401 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 7 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Good. The nearest school is Ben Rhydding Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi 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 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, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is CORONATION HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around LS29 8NS — 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
Is LS29 8NS a good place to live?
LS29 8NS scores 90/100 on the NestScope Score, and nationally it is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. It is strongest on schools (97/100) and weakest on safety (72/100) — which of those matters more is your call, not the score's.
How many schools are near LS29 8NS?
There are 7 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS29 8NS. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is LS29 8NS safe?
8 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of LS29 8NS in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 10/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near LS29 8NS?
Transport within 0.5 miles of LS29 8NS includes 1 train station, 35 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 10 km² is reachable from LS29 8NS within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for LS29 8NS?
LS29 8NS has a NestScope Score of 90/100 — one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. 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 8NS does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS29 8NS: 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.
