Leeds LS6 area guide
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Is Leeds LS6 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS6), recorded crime is 115% above the national average, homes sell for around £300,678 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (3 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).
- E Safetycrime 115% above average
- B Schools75% 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
£300,678
Population
73,170
Recorded crime
489.3
Schools
13
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leeds LS6
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS6 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (240 of 26,619) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 66 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 LS6, 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 (125 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LS6 (May 24–Jun 26, average 403/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 25
- One-person households
- 35%
- Households with children
- 18%
- Households
- 27,138
Owned 34% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 45%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LS6.
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Leeds LS6: frequently asked questions
Is Leeds LS6 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS6), recorded crime is 115% above the national average, homes sell for around £300,678 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (3 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 LS6?
Recorded crime in Leeds LS6 runs at 489.3 per 1,000 properties, 115% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leeds LS6 safe?
Crime in Leeds LS6 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leeds LS6 runs at 489.3 per 1,000 properties, 115% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leeds LS6?
Homes in Leeds LS6 sell for around £300,678 on average, based on 488 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leeds LS6 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS6 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (240 of 26,619) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 66 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leeds LS6?
There are 13 schools in Leeds LS6 (6 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leeds LS6 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Leeds LS6, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leeds LS6 a deprived area?
Leeds LS6 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).