Postcode report
Is LS20 9AA a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About LS20 9AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
LS20 9AA is a postcode in Guiseley & Rawdon, Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LS20 9AA, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 44% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LS20 9AA are housing and health, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LS20 9AA is based on Leeds 009 Census 2021. It covers 7,285 residents, 3,424 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near LS20 9AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LS20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £250k from 57 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LS20 9AA can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LS20 9AA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LS20 9AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 HMO licence, 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about LS20 9AA
Is LS20 9AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 58/100 (top 44% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LS20 9AA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LS20 9AA?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LS20 9AA?
LocaleIQ matched LS20 9AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LS20 9AA?
The latest median sold price is £250k based on 57 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LS20 9AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 HMO licence, 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.