LS5 — LEEDS | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LS5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LS5 is £299,397, which is 8% above the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Property values in LS5 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in LS5 have risen 5.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£289,594	17
Semi-detached	£258,009	129
Terraced	£213,087	133
Flat	£140,612	81
All types	£299,397	373

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LS5

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

With 105.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LS5 has a crime rate significantly 30% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in LS5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LS5 has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hawksworth Wood Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School	Primary	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 LS5 are 389.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

389.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

99%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LS5 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

LS5 — LEEDS

Area Summary

LS5 (LEEDS) offers property prices near the national average (£299,397), higher-than-average crime (30% above national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (389 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LS4

LEEDS

£218K

▼ 1.4% YoY

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£338K

▲ 36.0% YoY

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LEEDS

£295K

▼ 4.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LS5?

The average house price in LS5 (LEEDS) is £299,397, based on 373 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 4% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.6% over the past year.

Is LS5 a safe area to live?

Crime in LS5 is above the national average (105.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (46.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LS5?

There are 2 schools in or near LS5. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LS5?

Council tax in LS5 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 LS5?

The average broadband download speed in LS5 is 389 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 99%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LS5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in LS5 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 845,189.