Leeds LS23 area guide
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Is Leeds LS23 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS23), recorded crime is 48% below the national average, homes sell for around £446,210 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (4 of 5 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 48% below average
- B Schools80% 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
£446,210
Population
15,489
Recorded crime
119.6
Schools
7
Broadband
84%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leeds LS23
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS23 is rated high. Around 2.4% of properties (136 of 5,733) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 76 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 LS23, 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 (34 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LS23 (May 24–Jun 26, average 48/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 47
- One-person households
- 31%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 6,533
Owned 74% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LS23.
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Leeds LS23: frequently asked questions
Is Leeds LS23 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS23), recorded crime is 48% below the national average, homes sell for around £446,210 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (4 of 5 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 LS23?
Recorded crime in Leeds LS23 runs at 119.6 per 1,000 properties, 48% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leeds LS23 safe?
Crime in Leeds LS23 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Leeds LS23 runs at 119.6 per 1,000 properties, 48% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leeds LS23?
Homes in Leeds LS23 sell for around £446,210 on average, based on 160 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leeds LS23 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS23 is rated high. Around 2.4% of properties (136 of 5,733) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 76 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leeds LS23?
There are 7 schools in Leeds LS23 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leeds LS23 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Leeds LS23, 4 (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leeds LS23 a deprived area?
Leeds LS23 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).