One of the harder-pressed parts of Leeds: a school rated Outstanding 0.1 miles away, roughly 16 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 1,338 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.
Schools67
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
42 rated Good or better within 2 mi
63 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: Hillcrest Academy (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
78crimes 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.
78 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 54.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare79
Can I see a GP?
41GP & 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.
36 GP, 5 hospitals, 28 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CHAPELTOWN FAMILY SURGERY — 0.1 mi
Transport77
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 35 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space87
How green is it?
23green spaces
Very green
open space all around
23.3 ha total
largest park 12.7 ha (0.50 mi away)
Nearest: Central Jamia Mosque — 0.1 mi
Amenities89
Can I get the shopping done?
73shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
66 supermarkets within 2 mi
Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Spar…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Tesco Sheepscar Esso Express — 0.3 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 5AY.
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 5AY
LS8 5AY scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Tesco Sheepscar Esso Express 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS8 5AY is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,338 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 63 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 32 rated Good. The nearest school is Bankside Primary School, within a short walk.
There were 78 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 36 GP surgeries, 5 hospitals and 28 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CHAPELTOWN FAMILY SURGERY, within a short walk. 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 5AY — 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 5AY?
There are 63 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS8 5AY, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is LS8 5AY safe?
78 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of LS8 5AY 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 5AY?
Transport within 0.5 miles of LS8 5AY includes 35 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 16 km² is reachable from LS8 5AY within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for LS8 5AY?
LS8 5AY 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 5AY does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS8 5AY: 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.
