Leeds LS26 area guide
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Is Leeds LS26 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS26), recorded crime is 7% above the national average, homes sell for around £277,016 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (7 of 7 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 7% 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
£277,016
Population
40,395
Recorded crime
243.1
Schools
11
Broadband
92%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leeds LS26
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS26 is rated high. Around 6.6% of properties (1,033 of 15,692) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 88 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 LS26, 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 (110 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LS26 (May 24–Apr 26, average 211/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 17,410
Owned 71% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 11%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LS26.
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Leeds LS26: frequently asked questions
Is Leeds LS26 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS26), recorded crime is 7% above the national average, homes sell for around £277,016 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (7 of 7 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Leeds LS26?
Recorded crime in Leeds LS26 runs at 243.1 per 1,000 properties, 7% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leeds LS26 safe?
Crime in Leeds LS26 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leeds LS26 runs at 243.1 per 1,000 properties, 7% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leeds LS26?
Homes in Leeds LS26 sell for around £277,016 on average, based on 518 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leeds LS26 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS26 is rated high. Around 6.6% of properties (1,033 of 15,692) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 88 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leeds LS26?
There are 11 schools in Leeds LS26 (10 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leeds LS26 any good?
Of the 7 Ofsted-rated schools in Leeds LS26, 7 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leeds LS26 a deprived area?
Leeds LS26 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).