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LS12

LEEDS

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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LS12 covers LEEDS in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £229,688
1yr change ▲ 9.0%
Crime 115% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£229,688

▲ 9.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

20% below national avg

Crime Rate

174.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

115% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

372 Mbps

Property Prices in LS12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LS12 is £229,688, which is 17% below the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in LS12 cost 20.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LS12 have risen 9.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £373,014 208
Semi-detached £207,634 517
Terraced £162,155 928
Flat £160,599 401
All types £229,688 2147

5-Year Price History

£219K £223K £228K £233K £238K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LS12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 174.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LS12 has a crime rate significantly 115% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
82.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
8.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
9.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
10.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
27.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LS12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LS12 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Castleton Primary School Primary Good mi
Cobden Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Five Lanes Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Whingate Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Lower Wortley Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

845,189

Population

62

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
20.0%
Social rent
20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LS12 are 372.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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372.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LS12 is collected by Leeds. The Band D rate is £1,968/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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LS12 — LEEDS

Area Summary

LS12 (LEEDS) offers affordable property prices (£229,688, 20% below national average), higher-than-average crime (115% above national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (372 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about LS12 LEEDS

What is the average house price in LS12 LEEDS?
The average house price in LS12 (LEEDS) is £229,688, based on 2147 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 9.0% over the past year.
Is LS12 LEEDS a safe area to live?
Crime in LS12 is above the national average (174.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (82.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of LS12 LEEDS?
The population of LS12 (LEEDS) is approximately 845,189 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in LS12?
The average broadband download speed in LS12 is 372 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in LS12 LEEDS?
There are 16 schools in or near LS12. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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