Leeds LS27 area guide
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Is Leeds LS27 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS27), recorded crime is 24% above the national average, homes sell for around £238,034 on average, there are 12 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 close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 24% 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
£238,034
Population
45,928
Recorded crime
283.0
Schools
12
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leeds LS27
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS27 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (19 of 20,958) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 17 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 LS27, 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 (190 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LS27 (May 24–Jun 26, average 324/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 20,585
Owned 66% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LS27.
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Leeds LS27: frequently asked questions
Is Leeds LS27 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS27), recorded crime is 24% above the national average, homes sell for around £238,034 on average, there are 12 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 close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Leeds LS27?
Recorded crime in Leeds LS27 runs at 283.0 per 1,000 properties, 24% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leeds LS27 safe?
Crime in Leeds LS27 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leeds LS27 runs at 283.0 per 1,000 properties, 24% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leeds LS27?
Homes in Leeds LS27 sell for around £238,034 on average, based on 749 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leeds LS27 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS27 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (19 of 20,958) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 17 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leeds LS27?
There are 12 schools in Leeds LS27 (9 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leeds LS27 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Leeds LS27, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leeds LS27 a deprived area?
Leeds LS27 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).