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LS8

LEEDS

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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LS8 encompasses LEEDS and its surrounding areas in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £309,698
1yr change ▼ 10.5%
Crime 87% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£309,698

▼ 10.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

8% above national avg

Crime Rate

152.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

87% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

389 Mbps

Property Prices in LS8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LS8 is £309,698, which is 11% above the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in LS8 cost 7.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LS8 have fallen 10.5% 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 £616,977 135
Semi-detached £355,659 622
Terraced £181,139 520
Flat £183,878 263
All types £309,698 1587

5-Year Price History

£292K £301K £310K £318K £327K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LS8

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

With 152.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LS8 has a crime rate significantly 87% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
64.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
8.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
11.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
12.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
20.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LS8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LS8 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Bankside Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Gledhow Primary School Primary Good mi
Kerr Mackie Primary School Primary Good mi
Harehills Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Roundhay School Other Outstanding mi

2

Outstanding

3

Good

1

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 LS8 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

99%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LS8 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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LS8 — LEEDS

Area Summary

LS8 (LEEDS) offers property prices near the national average (£309,698), higher-than-average crime (87% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (389 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about LS8 LEEDS

What is the average house price in LS8 LEEDS?
The average house price in LS8 (LEEDS) is £309,698, based on 1587 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 8% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.5% over the past year.
Is LS8 LEEDS a safe area to live?
Crime in LS8 is above the national average (152.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (64.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of LS8 LEEDS?
The population of LS8 (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 LS8?
The average broadband download speed in LS8 is 389 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 97%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in LS8 LEEDS?
There are 11 schools in or near LS8. 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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