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Leeds LS18 5 area guide

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Is Leeds LS18 5 a good place to live?

In Leeds (LS18 5), recorded crime is 29% below the national average, homes sell for around £358,760 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, 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).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Leeds LS18 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS18 5 is rated high. Around 1.5% of properties (88 of 5,968) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 83 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)

1995: £76,355 (162 sales)1996: £69,231 (149 sales)1997: £74,096 (191 sales)1998: £80,442 (229 sales)1999: £86,609 (213 sales)2000: £106,710 (209 sales)2001: £117,565 (211 sales)2002: £141,691 (217 sales)2003: £160,211 (209 sales)2004: £195,205 (220 sales)2005: £187,897 (191 sales)2006: £205,381 (307 sales)2007: £210,213 (277 sales)2008: £243,913 (111 sales)2009: £217,770 (137 sales)2010: £232,984 (147 sales)2011: £230,085 (123 sales)2012: £221,437 (150 sales)2013: £237,153 (176 sales)2014: £228,794 (197 sales)2015: £232,976 (178 sales)2016: £276,134 (192 sales)2017: £270,621 (178 sales)2018: £287,474 (197 sales)2019: £313,409 (179 sales)2020: £301,357 (165 sales)2021: £361,087 (261 sales)2022: £383,162 (173 sales)2023: £362,955 (153 sales)2024: £358,760 (199 sales)2025: £377,566 (182 sales)2026: £344,552 (31 sales) 2026: £344,552 (31 sales) — part year so far £383,162 £69,231 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in LS18 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (31 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 84 crimesJun 24: 64 crimesJul 24: 75 crimesAug 24: 68 crimesSep 24: 53 crimesOct 24: 53 crimesNov 24: 64 crimesDec 24: 71 crimesJan 25: 51 crimesFeb 25: 72 crimesMar 25: 66 crimesApr 25: 63 crimesMay 25: 59 crimesJun 25: 52 crimesJul 25: 56 crimesAug 25: 47 crimesSep 25: 58 crimesOct 25: 29 crimesNov 25: 52 crimesDec 25: 42 crimesJan 26: 43 crimesFeb 26: 36 crimesMar 26: 56 crimesApr 26: 48 crimes Apr 26: 48 crimes 84 29 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in LS18 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 57/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
39
One-person households
31%
Households with children
31%
Households
10,222

Owned 70% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LS18 5.

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Leeds LS18 5: frequently asked questions

Is Leeds LS18 5 a good place to live?

In Leeds (LS18 5), recorded crime is 29% below the national average, homes sell for around £358,760 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, 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 5?

Recorded crime in Leeds LS18 5 runs at 191.2 per 1,000 properties, 29% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Leeds LS18 5 safe?

Crime in Leeds LS18 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Leeds LS18 5 runs at 191.2 per 1,000 properties, 29% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Leeds LS18 5?

Homes in Leeds LS18 5 sell for around £358,760 on average, based on 199 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Leeds LS18 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS18 5 is rated high. Around 1.5% of properties (88 of 5,968) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 83 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Leeds LS18 5?

There are 7 schools in Leeds LS18 5 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Leeds LS18 5 a deprived area?

Leeds LS18 5 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).