One of the harder-pressed parts of Leeds: a school rated Outstanding 0.4 miles away, roughly 20 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
63/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 1/10, ranked 2,654 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.
Schools66
Are the schools any good?
12Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
41 rated Good or better within 2 mi
62 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: Hillcrest Academy (Outstanding) — 0.4 mi
Safety52
Is it safe?
133crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
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.
133 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 104.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare83
Can I see a GP?
34GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
30 GP, 4 hospitals, 21 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HAREHILLS CORNER SURGERY — 0.1 mi
Transport79
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 32 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 20 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space87
How green is it?
19green spaces
Very green
open space all around
21.2 ha total
largest park 12.7 ha (0.49 mi away)
Nearest: St Augustine's Roman Catholic Church — 0.2 mi
Amenities91
Can I get the shopping done?
65shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
58 supermarkets within 2 mi
Morrisons, Spar, Tesco, Heron…
nearest 0.4 mi
library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Harehills Leeds — 0.4 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 4HS.
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 4HS
LS8 4HS scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Morrisons Harehills Leeds 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS8 4HS is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,654 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 62 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 31 rated Good. The nearest school is Bankside Primary School, 0.3 mi away.
There were 133 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 30 GP surgeries, 4 hospitals and 21 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HAREHILLS CORNER SURGERY, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is CHAPEL ALLERTON HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around LS8 4HS — 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 4HS?
There are 62 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS8 4HS, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is LS8 4HS safe?
133 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of LS8 4HS in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 1/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near LS8 4HS?
Transport within 0.5 miles of LS8 4HS includes 32 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 20 km² is reachable from LS8 4HS within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for LS8 4HS?
LS8 4HS has a NestScope Score of 63/100 — a more affordable, lower-income 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 4HS does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS8 4HS: 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.
