LS2 — LEEDS | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LS2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LS2 is £925,373, which is 233% above the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in LS2 cost 222.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LS2 have fallen 67.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£562,500	2
Semi-detached	£330,000	1
Terraced	£401,667	18
Flat	£149,026	149
All types	£925,373	212

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LS2

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LS2 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

161.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

17.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

16.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

36.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

154.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in LS2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LS2 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Blenheim Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Leeds College of Building	Post-16	Not inspected	mi
Leeds College of Music	Other	Not inspected	mi
Leeds Arts University	Other	Not inspected	mi
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College	Post-16	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

845,189

Population

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 LS2 are 294.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

294.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

80%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LS2 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

LS2 — LEEDS

Area Summary

LS2 (LEEDS) offers above-average property prices (£925,373, 222% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (294 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LS1

LEEDS

£1302K

▼ 73.9% YoY

LS3

LEEDS

£1073K

▲ 417.0% YoY

LS4

LEEDS

£218K

▼ 1.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LS2?

The average house price in LS2 (LEEDS) is £925,373, based on 212 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 222% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 67.8% over the past year.

Is LS2 a safe area to live?

Crime in LS2 is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (161.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (36.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LS2?

There are 6 schools in or near LS2. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LS2?

Council tax in LS2 is collected by Leeds. The Band D rate is £1,968 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LS2?

The average broadband download speed in LS2 is 294 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 80% of premises, ultrafast to 76%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LS2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in LS2 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 845,189.