Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Leeds: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 14 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 LS8 3QZ.
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?
14Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 41 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 61 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
107crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 107 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 81.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
39GP & hospitals
- 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.
- 35 GP, 4 hospitals, 21 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HAREHILLS CORNER SURGERY — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 36 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- 7.1 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Toll Bar Fields Allotment Gardens — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
59shops & libraries
- 52 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Spar, Heron, Tesco…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Harehills Leeds — 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 LS8 3QZ.
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 3QZ
LS8 3QZ scores 60/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Morrisons Harehills Leeds 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 3QZ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 326 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 6/10).
There are 61 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 31 rated Good. The nearest school is Hovingham Primary School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), 0.2 mi away.
There were 107 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 35 GP surgeries, 4 hospitals and 21 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HAREHILLS CORNER SURGERY, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST JAMES' HOSPITAL, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
