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LS26

LEEDS

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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LS26 encompasses LEEDS and its surrounding areas in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £280,781
1yr change ▼ 2.2%
Crime 72% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£280,781

▼ 2.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2% below national avg

Crime Rate

22.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

72% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

361 Mbps

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.

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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

£271K £277K £283K £289K £295K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

2

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 LS26 are 361.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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361.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about LS26 LEEDS

What is the average house price in LS26 LEEDS?
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 LEEDS 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 is the population of LS26 LEEDS?
The population of LS26 (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 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 are schools like in LS26 LEEDS?
There are 11 schools in or near LS26. 64% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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