Postcode sector · LS6 2

Leeds LS6 2 area guide

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Is Leeds LS6 2 a good place to live?

In Leeds (LS6 2), recorded crime is 42% above the national average, homes sell for around £281,040 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, 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.

Avg sold price
£281,040
from 106 sales
Population
19,239
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
379.1
per 1,000 · +42% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
2 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
97%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.6% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Leeds LS6 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS6 2 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (50 of 8,748) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 24 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 average (mean) sold price in LS6 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (24 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in LS6 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 77/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 24
One-person households: 38%
Households with children: 17%
Households: 6,262

Owned 24% · Social rent 27% · Private rent 49%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LS6 2.

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Leeds LS6 2: frequently asked questions

Is Leeds LS6 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Leeds LS6 2?

Recorded crime in Leeds LS6 2 runs at 379.1 per 1,000 properties, 42% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Leeds LS6 2 safe?

Crime in Leeds LS6 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leeds LS6 2 runs at 379.1 per 1,000 properties, 42% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Leeds LS6 2?

Homes in Leeds LS6 2 sell for around £281,040 on average, based on 106 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Leeds LS6 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS6 2 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (50 of 8,748) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 24 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Leeds LS6 2?

There are 6 schools in Leeds LS6 2 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Leeds LS6 2 a deprived area?

Leeds LS6 2 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).