LS26 — LEEDS | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LS26

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LS26 is £280,781, broadly in line with the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Property values in LS26 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in LS26 have fallen 2.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£413,473	304
Semi-detached	£240,610	641
Terraced	£201,997	367
Flat	£173,899	61
All types	£280,781	1406

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LS26

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

With 22.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LS26 has a crime rate well 72% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in LS26

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LS26 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Woodlesford Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Oulton Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Victoria Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Rothwell Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	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 LS26 are 361.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

361.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LS26 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

LS26 — LEEDS

Area Summary

LS26 (LEEDS) offers property prices near the national average (£280,781), low crime (72% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (361 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LS25

LEEDS

£290K

▲ 10.7% YoY

LS27

LEEDS

£234K

▼ 0.7% YoY

LS28

PUDSEY

£258K

▲ 2.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LS26?

The average house price in LS26 (LEEDS) is £280,781, based on 1406 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.2% over the past year.

Is LS26 a safe area to live?

Crime in LS26 is significantly below the national average (22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (9.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LS26?

There are 11 schools in or near LS26. 64% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LS26?

Council tax in LS26 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 LS26?

The average broadband download speed in LS26 is 361 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LS26 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in LS26 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 845,189.