Leeds LS20 area guide
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Is Leeds LS20 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS20), recorded crime is 12% above the national average, homes sell for around £342,851 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 12% above 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
£342,851
Population
20,754
Recorded crime
255.7
Schools
6
Broadband
80%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leeds LS20
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS20 is rated high. Around 3.5% of properties (232 of 6,638) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 160 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 LS20, 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 (52 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LS20 (May 24–Jun 26, average 99/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 8,967
Owned 73% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LS20.
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Leeds LS20: frequently asked questions
Is Leeds LS20 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS20), recorded crime is 12% above the national average, homes sell for around £342,851 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Leeds LS20?
Recorded crime in Leeds LS20 runs at 255.7 per 1,000 properties, 12% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leeds LS20 safe?
Crime in Leeds LS20 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leeds LS20 runs at 255.7 per 1,000 properties, 12% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leeds LS20?
Homes in Leeds LS20 sell for around £342,851 on average, based on 212 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leeds LS20 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS20 is rated high. Around 3.5% of properties (232 of 6,638) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 160 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leeds LS20?
There are 6 schools in Leeds LS20 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leeds LS20 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Leeds LS20, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leeds LS20 a deprived area?
Leeds LS20 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).