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LS3 1DS · Neighbourhood Report
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Last updated 14 AUG 2026

LS3 1DS

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A middling, mixed part of Leeds: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away and roughly 21 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 5/10, ranked 14,758 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around LS3 1DS.

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?

4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 38 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 66 schools in total
  • IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Closest
1Luminate Education GroupSixth FormAges 14–990.1 mi2Swarthmore Education CentreOtherAges 16–250.3 mi3Rosebank Primary SchoolPrimaryAges 2–11Good0.3 mi4Adel BeckOtherAges 10–170.6 mi5Leeds Mathematics SchoolSixth FormAges 16–190.7 mi6University of LeedsOther0.7 mi
Safety61

Is it safe?

65crimes last month
  • A middling picture 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.
  • 65 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 27.5)

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare81

Can I see a GP?

33GP & hospitals
  • Everyday healthcare is right on hand
  • IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 28 GP, 5 hospitals, 28 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Transport93

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 35 bus stops nearby

NestReach: ≈ 21 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space78

How green is it?

13green spaces
  • Green space is well within reach
Amenities91

Can I get the shopping done?

78shops & libraries
  • Everyday shopping on the doorstep
  • 69 supermarkets within 2 mi — The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys, Morrisons, Tesco… — nearest 0.1 mi — library 0.5 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 LS3 1DS.

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 LS3.

Average sold price by property type across the LS3 district, 2021–2026.

04 — Write-up

About LS3 1DS

LS3 1DS scores 78/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with 35 bus stops within walking distance. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, LS3 1DS is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,758 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 8/10).

There are 66 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 28 rated Good. The nearest school is Luminate Education Group, 0.1 mi away.

There were 65 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.

Healthcare access is good, with 28 GP surgeries, 5 hospitals and 28 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LITTLE WOODHOUSE HALL, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is NUFFIELD HEALTH LEEDS HOSPITAL, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.

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05 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around LS3 1DS — 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.
06 — Questions
Is LS3 1DS a good place to live?

LS3 1DS scores 78/100 on the NestScope Score, and nationally it is an above-average neighbourhood. It is strongest on transport (93/100) and weakest on safety (61/100) — which of those matters more is your call, not the score's.

How many schools are near LS3 1DS?

There are 66 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS3 1DS, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted, compiled by NestScope.

Is LS3 1DS safe?

65 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of LS3 1DS 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 LS3 1DS?

Transport within 0.5 miles of LS3 1DS includes 35 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN, mapped by NestScope. About 21 km² is reachable from LS3 1DS within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for LS3 1DS?

LS3 1DS 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 LS3 1DS does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS3 1DS: 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.

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Compiled by NestScope (nestscope.uk) from DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Cite as: NestScope — LS3 1DS area report, nestscope.uk/area/LS3+1DS. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.