Leeds LS18 area guide
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Is Leeds LS18 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS18), recorded crime is 19% above the national average, homes sell for around £349,599 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 19% 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
£349,599
Population
30,942
Recorded crime
271.2
Schools
10
Broadband
92%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leeds LS18
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS18 is rated high. Around 1.5% of properties (177 of 11,628) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 123 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 LS18, 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 (80 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LS18 (May 24–Jun 26, average 139/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 13,141
Owned 68% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LS18.
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Leeds LS18: frequently asked questions
Is Leeds LS18 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS18), recorded crime is 19% above the national average, homes sell for around £349,599 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Leeds LS18?
Recorded crime in Leeds LS18 runs at 271.2 per 1,000 properties, 19% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leeds LS18 safe?
Crime in Leeds LS18 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leeds LS18 runs at 271.2 per 1,000 properties, 19% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leeds LS18?
Homes in Leeds LS18 sell for around £349,599 on average, based on 420 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leeds LS18 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS18 is rated high. Around 1.5% of properties (177 of 11,628) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 123 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leeds LS18?
There are 10 schools in Leeds LS18 (7 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leeds LS18 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Leeds LS18, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leeds LS18 a deprived area?
Leeds LS18 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).