Postcode report
Is LS20 9LJ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About LS20 9LJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
LS20 9LJ 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 9LJ, then scores the surrounding small area 41/100 - bottom 23% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LS20 9LJ are housing and jobs, while health 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 9LJ is based on Leeds 010 Census 2021. It covers 5,643 residents, 3,997 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 57% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 28% 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 3/10.
For property prices near LS20 9LJ, 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 9LJ can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 9LJ 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 9LJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 HMO licences, 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 9LJ
Is LS20 9LJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 41/100 (bottom 23% 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 9LJ?
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 9LJ?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LS20 9LJ?
LocaleIQ matched LS20 9LJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LS20 9LJ?
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 9LJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 HMO licences, 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.