Leeds LS7 area guide
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Is Leeds LS7 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS7), recorded crime is 63% above the national average, homes sell for around £292,687 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (2 of 3 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 63% above average
- C Schools67% 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
£292,687
Population
54,206
Recorded crime
370.6
Schools
9
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leeds LS7
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS7 is rated high. Around 6.8% of properties (1,250 of 18,400) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 939 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 LS7, 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 (89 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LS7 (May 24–Jun 26, average 222/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 32
- One-person households
- 38%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 21,992
Owned 39% · Social rent 30% · Private rent 30%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LS7.
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Leeds LS7: frequently asked questions
Is Leeds LS7 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS7), recorded crime is 63% above the national average, homes sell for around £292,687 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (2 of 3 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Leeds LS7?
Recorded crime in Leeds LS7 runs at 370.6 per 1,000 properties, 63% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leeds LS7 safe?
Crime in Leeds LS7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leeds LS7 runs at 370.6 per 1,000 properties, 63% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leeds LS7?
Homes in Leeds LS7 sell for around £292,687 on average, based on 370 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leeds LS7 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS7 is rated high. Around 6.8% of properties (1,250 of 18,400) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 939 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leeds LS7?
There are 9 schools in Leeds LS7 (8 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leeds LS7 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Leeds LS7, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leeds LS7 a deprived area?
Leeds LS7 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).