Leeds LS12 area guide
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Is Leeds LS12 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS12), recorded crime is 104% above the national average, homes sell for around £218,767 on average, there are 16 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 104% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£218,767
Population
57,312
Recorded crime
464.6
Schools
16
Broadband
98%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leeds LS12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS12 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (270 of 25,138) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 139 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 LS12, 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 (156 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LS12 (May 24–Jun 26, average 628/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 35
- One-person households
- 37%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 25,584
Owned 46% · Social rent 27% · Private rent 27%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LS12.
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Leeds LS12: frequently asked questions
Is Leeds LS12 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS12), recorded crime is 104% above the national average, homes sell for around £218,767 on average, there are 16 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Leeds LS12?
Recorded crime in Leeds LS12 runs at 464.6 per 1,000 properties, 104% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leeds LS12 safe?
Crime in Leeds LS12 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leeds LS12 runs at 464.6 per 1,000 properties, 104% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leeds LS12?
Homes in Leeds LS12 sell for around £218,767 on average, based on 884 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leeds LS12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS12 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (270 of 25,138) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 139 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leeds LS12?
There are 16 schools in Leeds LS12 (11 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leeds LS12 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Leeds LS12, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leeds LS12 a deprived area?
Leeds LS12 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).