LS23 — WETHERBY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LS23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LS23 is £435,107, which is 57% above the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in LS23 cost 51.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LS23 have fallen 0.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£582,524	182
Semi-detached	£349,984	115
Terraced	£300,467	77
Flat	£212,321	35
All types	£435,107	420

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LS23

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

With 7.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LS23 has a crime rate well 91% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in LS23

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LS23 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Bramham Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Primrose Lane Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch	Primary	Good	mi
St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa	Primary	Good	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 LS23 are 326.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

326.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LS23 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

LS23 — WETHERBY

Area Summary

LS23 (WETHERBY) offers above-average property prices (£435,107, 52% above national average), low crime (91% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (326 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LS22

WETHERBY

£467K

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£341K

▲ 4.4% YoY

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LEEDS

£290K

▲ 10.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LS23?

The average house price in LS23 (WETHERBY) is £435,107, based on 420 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 52% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.1% over the past year.

Is LS23 a safe area to live?

Crime in LS23 is significantly below the national average (7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LS23?

There are 7 schools in or near LS23. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in LS23?

Council tax in LS23 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 LS23?

The average broadband download speed in LS23 is 326 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LS23 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in LS23 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 845,189.