Leeds LS2 area guide
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Is Leeds LS2 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS2), recorded crime is 344% above the national average, homes sell for around £782,368 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 344% above average
- 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
£782,368
Population
31,419
Recorded crime
1010.7
Schools
6
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leeds LS2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS2 is rated high. Around 5.7% of properties (1,065 of 18,599) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 667 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 LS2, 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 (7 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LS2 (May 24–Jun 26, average 402/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 23
- One-person households
- 49%
- Households with children
- 16%
- Households
- 9,688
Owned 14% · Social rent 32% · Private rent 53%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LS2.
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Leeds LS2: frequently asked questions
Is Leeds LS2 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS2), recorded crime is 344% above the national average, homes sell for around £782,368 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 LS2?
Recorded crime in Leeds LS2 runs at 1010.7 per 1,000 properties, 344% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leeds LS2 safe?
Crime in Leeds LS2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leeds LS2 runs at 1010.7 per 1,000 properties, 344% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leeds LS2?
Homes in Leeds LS2 sell for around £782,368 on average, based on 85 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leeds LS2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS2 is rated high. Around 5.7% of properties (1,065 of 18,599) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 667 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leeds LS2?
There are 6 schools in Leeds LS2 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leeds LS2 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Leeds LS2, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leeds LS2 a deprived area?
Leeds LS2 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).