A middling, mixed part of Leeds: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 7 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
74/ 100
An above-average neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 6/10, ranked 16,839 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.
Schools96
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
34 rated Good or better within 2 mi
44 schools in total
IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Gledhow Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
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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.
live count unavailable
Behind about 5 in 10 UK areas
Healthcare87
Can I see a GP?
19GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
16 GP, 3 hospitals, 21 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ALWOODLEY MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.6 mi
Transport69
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 24 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space63
How green is it?
8green spaces
A fair amount of green space nearby
5.5 ha total
no proper park nearby
Nearest: Park (0.23 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities79
Can I get the shopping done?
35shops & libraries
Well served for everyday shopping
30 supermarkets within 2 mi
Sainsburys, Cook, Tesco, Asda…
nearest 0.6 mi
library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Chapel Allerton Harrogate Road Local — 0.6 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 LS8 1QU.
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 LS8.
Average sold price by property type across the LS8 district, 2021–2026.
About LS8 1QU
LS8 1QU scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with Moor Allerton Hall Primary School 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS8 1QU is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 16,839 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 10/10).
There are 44 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 26 rated Good. The nearest school is Moor Allerton Hall Primary School, 0.2 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 16 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 21 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ALWOODLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 mi away. The nearest hospital is SPIRE LEEDS HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around LS8 1QU — 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 LS8 1QU?
There are 44 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS8 1QU, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is LS8 1QU safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for LS8 1QU. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near LS8 1QU?
Transport within 0.5 miles of LS8 1QU includes 24 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from LS8 1QU within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for LS8 1QU?
LS8 1QU has a NestScope Score of 74/100 — 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 LS8 1QU does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS8 1QU: 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.
