Leeds LS17 area guide
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Is Leeds LS17 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS17), recorded crime is 18% below the national average, homes sell for around £410,278 on average, there are 22 schools in the area (8 of 8 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 18% below 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
£410,278
Population
60,239
Recorded crime
187.7
Schools
22
Broadband
89%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leeds LS17
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS17 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (174 of 21,529) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 68 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 LS17, 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 (145 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LS17 (May 24–Jun 26, average 250/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
- 31%
- Households
- 24,657
Owned 75% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LS17.
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Leeds LS17: frequently asked questions
Is Leeds LS17 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS17), recorded crime is 18% below the national average, homes sell for around £410,278 on average, there are 22 schools in the area (8 of 8 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Leeds LS17?
Recorded crime in Leeds LS17 runs at 187.7 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leeds LS17 safe?
Crime in Leeds LS17 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Leeds LS17 runs at 187.7 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leeds LS17?
Homes in Leeds LS17 sell for around £410,278 on average, based on 653 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leeds LS17 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS17 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (174 of 21,529) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 68 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leeds LS17?
There are 22 schools in Leeds LS17 (16 primary, 4 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leeds LS17 any good?
Of the 8 Ofsted-rated schools in Leeds LS17, 8 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leeds LS17 a deprived area?
Leeds LS17 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).