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LS5

LEEDS

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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LS5 encompasses LEEDS and its surrounding areas in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £299,397
1yr change ▲ 5.6%
Crime 30% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£299,397

▲ 5.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

4% above national avg

Crime Rate

105.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

30% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

2 schools

Broadband Speed

389 Mbps

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.

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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

£220K £277K £334K £391K £448K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

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 LS5 are 389.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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389.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

99%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about LS5 LEEDS

What is the average house price in LS5 LEEDS?
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 LEEDS 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 is the population of LS5 LEEDS?
The population of LS5 (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 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 are schools like in LS5 LEEDS?
There are 2 schools in or near LS5. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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