About LS9 8LA
LS9 8LA scores 43/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Leeds Clarence Dock Express about 6 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS9 8LA is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,845 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 high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 64 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 28 rated Good. The nearest school is Mount St Mary's Catholic High School, within a short walk.
There were 46 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 34 GP surgeries, 6 hospitals and 27 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is YORK STREET HEALTH PRACTICE, about 6 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is ST JAMES' HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is about 7 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near LS9 8LA. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 52 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 18 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 11.4 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (900 m²), within a short walk.
There are 57 supermarkets in the wider area, including Tesco, Sainsburys, The Co-operative Group, Heron and others. The nearest is Tesco Leeds Clarence Dock Express, about 6 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 10 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore LS9 8LA on NestScope.