Area Report
Last updated 10 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Leeds: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 11 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around LS6 2LG.
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?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 38 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 58 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Leeds City Academy (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
18crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 18 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 12.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
42GP & hospitals
- 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.
- 35 GP, 7 hospitals, 28 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LEEDS COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY SERVICE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 21 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 11 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- 31.3 ha total
- largest park 21.5 ha (0.25 mi away)
Nearest: Religious Grounds (0.33 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
79shops & libraries
- 71 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Sainsburys, Tesco, Aldi…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Leeds Pennington Street — 0.2 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 LS6 2LG.
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 LS6.
Average sold price by property type across the LS6 district, 2021–2026.
About LS6 2LG
LS6 2LG scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Religious Grounds (0.33 ha) 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS6 2LG is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 13,116 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 58 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 30 rated Good. The nearest school is Leeds City Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 18 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 35 GP surgeries, 7 hospitals and 28 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LEEDS COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY SERVICE, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST MARYS HOUSE DAY HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
