One of the harder-pressed parts of Leeds: a school rated Good 0.2 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
62/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 1/10, ranked 753 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.
Schools63
Are the schools any good?
18Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
37 rated Good or better within 2 mi
59 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: Co-op Academy Nightingale (Good) — 0.2 mi
Safety52
Is it safe?
123crimes 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.
123 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 86.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare82
Can I see a GP?
38GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
35 GP, 3 hospitals, 25 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CONWAY MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.1 mi
Transport78
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 42 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space77
How green is it?
15green spaces
Green space is well within reach
13.7 ha total
no proper park nearby
Nearest: Sports Facility (800 m²) — 0.1 mi
Amenities96
Can I get the shopping done?
65shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
58 supermarkets within 2 mi
Heron, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer, Asda…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Heron Harehills Leeds — 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 LS8 5DB.
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 5DB
LS8 5DB scores 62/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Heron 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 5DB is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 753 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 59 schools within the typical catchment area, including 9 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 28 rated Good. The nearest school is Harehills Primary School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), 0.1 mi away.
There were 123 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, 3 hospitals and 25 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CONWAY MEDICAL CENTRE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is ST JAMES' 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 5DB — 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 5DB?
There are 59 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS8 5DB, including 9 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is LS8 5DB safe?
123 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of LS8 5DB 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 5DB?
Transport within 0.5 miles of LS8 5DB includes 42 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 16 km² is reachable from LS8 5DB within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for LS8 5DB?
LS8 5DB has a NestScope Score of 62/100 — 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 5DB does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS8 5DB: 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.
