Leeds LS21 area guide
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Is Leeds LS21 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS21), recorded crime is 56% below the national average, homes sell for around £344,256 on average, there are 8 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 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 56% 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
£344,256
Population
26,850
Recorded crime
99.8
Schools
8
Broadband
72%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leeds LS21
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS21 is rated high. Around 9.8% of properties (1,131 of 11,524) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 652 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 LS21, 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 (53 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LS21 (May 24–Jun 26, average 87/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 48
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 11,818
Owned 77% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LS21.
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Leeds LS21: frequently asked questions
Is Leeds LS21 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS21), recorded crime is 56% below the national average, homes sell for around £344,256 on average, there are 8 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 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Leeds LS21?
Recorded crime in Leeds LS21 runs at 99.8 per 1,000 properties, 56% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leeds LS21 safe?
Crime in Leeds LS21 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Leeds LS21 runs at 99.8 per 1,000 properties, 56% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leeds LS21?
Homes in Leeds LS21 sell for around £344,256 on average, based on 319 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leeds LS21 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS21 is rated high. Around 9.8% of properties (1,131 of 11,524) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 652 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leeds LS21?
There are 8 schools in Leeds LS21 (7 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leeds LS21 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Leeds LS21, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leeds LS21 a deprived area?
Leeds LS21 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).