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Last updated 10 AUG 2026

LS8 5PE

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One of the harder-pressed parts of Leeds: a school rated Outstanding 0.4 miles away, roughly 18 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 2,828 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around LS8 5PE.

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?

13Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 41 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) — 0.4 mi

Safety50

Is it safe?

  • 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.
  • live count unavailable

Behind about 5 in 10 UK areas

Healthcare81

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.
  • 34 GP, 4 hospitals, 22 dentists, pharmacy 0.0 mi within 1.5 mi

Nearest GP: HAREHILLS CORNER SURGERY — 0.1 mi

Transport80

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 33 bus stops nearby

NestReach:18 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space82

How green is it?

18green spaces
  • Very green
  • open space all around
  • 19.5 ha total
  • no proper park nearby

Nearest: St Augustine's Roman Catholic Church — 0.1 mi

Amenities90

Can I get the shopping done?

64shops & libraries
  • Everyday shopping on the doorstep
  • 57 supermarkets within 2 mi
  • Morrisons, Spar, Tesco, Heron…
  • nearest 0.3 mi
  • library 0.6 mi

Nearest: Morrisons Harehills Leeds — 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 5PE.

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, 20212026.

About LS8 5PE

LS8 5PE scores 62/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Morrisons Harehills Leeds 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 5PE is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,828 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 31 rated Good. The nearest school is Bankside Primary School, 0.2 mi away.

Healthcare access is good, with 34 GP surgeries, 4 hospitals and 22 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HAREHILLS CORNER SURGERY, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is CHAPEL ALLERTON HOSPITAL, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.

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04 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around LS8 5PE — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
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.
03
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 5PE?

There are 63 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS8 5PE, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is LS8 5PE safe?

Crime data is currently unavailable for LS8 5PE. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.

What transport is near LS8 5PE?

Transport within 0.5 miles of LS8 5PE includes 33 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 18 km² is reachable from LS8 5PE within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for LS8 5PE?

LS8 5PE 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 5PE does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS8 5PE: 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.

Data: DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.