Area Report
Last updated 10 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Leeds: a school rated Outstanding 0.3 miles away and roughly 15 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 LS6 2QJ.
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?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 44 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 68 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: West Oaks School (Outstanding) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
43crimes last month
- 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.
- 43 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 30.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
54GP & 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.
- 46 GP, 8 hospitals, 35 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: WOODHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 40 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 15 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
16green spaces
- 34.5 ha total
- largest park 21.5 ha (0.33 mi away)
Nearest: St Mark's Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
81shops & libraries
- 73 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, The Co-operative Group, Morrisons, Heron…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Tesco Blenheim Terrace Leeds Express — 0.3 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 2QJ.
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 2QJ
LS6 2QJ scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with St Mark's Church within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS6 2QJ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,537 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 68 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 34 rated Good. The nearest school is Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, within a short walk.
There were 43 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 46 GP surgeries, 8 hospitals and 35 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WOODHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is LEEDS DENTAL HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
