Leeds LS1 area guide
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Is Leeds LS1 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS1), recorded crime is 570% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,892,051 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 570% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£1,892,051
Population
20,741
Recorded crime
1525.8
Schools
2
Broadband
89%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leeds LS1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS1 is rated high. Around 29.9% of properties (2,721 of 9,115) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,228 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in LS1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (15 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LS1 (May 24–Jun 26, average 804/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 24
- One-person households
- 51%
- Households with children
- 11%
- Households
- 6,473
Owned 18% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 60%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LS1.
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Leeds LS1: frequently asked questions
Is Leeds LS1 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS1), recorded crime is 570% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,892,051 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Leeds LS1?
Recorded crime in Leeds LS1 runs at 1525.8 per 1,000 properties, 570% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leeds LS1 safe?
Crime in Leeds LS1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leeds LS1 runs at 1525.8 per 1,000 properties, 570% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leeds LS1?
Homes in Leeds LS1 sell for around £1,892,051 on average, based on 120 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leeds LS1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS1 is rated high. Around 29.9% of properties (2,721 of 9,115) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,228 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leeds LS1?
There are 2 schools in Leeds LS1 (0 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Leeds LS1 a deprived area?
Leeds LS1 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).