A less well-off part of Leeds: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk, roughly 12 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.
NestScope Score
70/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 3/10, ranked 8,913 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.
Schools81
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
43 rated Good or better within 2 mi
69 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: Blenheim Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
57crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
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.
57 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 42.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare80
Can I see a GP?
49GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
41 GP, 8 hospitals, 31 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LEEDS STUDENT MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.1 mi
Transport85
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 50 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 12 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space71
How green is it?
12green spaces
Green space is well within reach
9.9 ha total
no proper park nearby
Nearest: Hook Memorial — 0.0 mi
Amenities94
Can I get the shopping done?
80shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
72 supermarkets within 2 mi
Tesco, Morrisons, The Co-operative Group, Heron…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Tesco Blenheim Terrace Leeds Express — 0.2 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 LS7 1LW.
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 LS7.
Average sold price by property type across the LS7 district, 2021–2026.
About LS7 1LW
LS7 1LW scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Blenheim Terrace Leeds Express 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS7 1LW is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,913 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 69 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 33 rated Good. The nearest school is Blenheim Primary School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 57 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 41 GP surgeries, 8 hospitals and 31 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LEEDS STUDENT MEDICAL PRACTICE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is LEEDS DENTAL HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around LS7 1LW — 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 LS7 1LW?
There are 69 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS7 1LW, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is LS7 1LW safe?
57 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of LS7 1LW in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 3/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near LS7 1LW?
Transport within 0.5 miles of LS7 1LW includes 50 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 12 km² is reachable from LS7 1LW within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for LS7 1LW?
LS7 1LW has a NestScope Score of 70/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking 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 LS7 1LW does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS7 1LW: 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.
