Leeds LS8 area guide
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Is Leeds LS8 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS8), recorded crime is 234% above the national average, homes sell for around £325,197 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (5 of 6 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 234% above average
- B Schools83% 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
£325,197
Population
68,727
Recorded crime
761.8
Schools
11
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leeds LS8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS8 is rated high. Around 2.1% of properties (469 of 21,959) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 44 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 LS8, 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 (122 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LS8 (May 24–Jun 26, average 655/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 35
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 35%
- Households
- 26,311
Owned 51% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 26%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LS8.
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Leeds LS8: frequently asked questions
Is Leeds LS8 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS8), recorded crime is 234% above the national average, homes sell for around £325,197 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (5 of 6 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Leeds LS8?
Recorded crime in Leeds LS8 runs at 761.8 per 1,000 properties, 234% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leeds LS8 safe?
Crime in Leeds LS8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leeds LS8 runs at 761.8 per 1,000 properties, 234% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leeds LS8?
Homes in Leeds LS8 sell for around £325,197 on average, based on 600 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leeds LS8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS8 is rated high. Around 2.1% of properties (469 of 21,959) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 44 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leeds LS8?
There are 11 schools in Leeds LS8 (10 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leeds LS8 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Leeds LS8, 5 (83%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leeds LS8 a deprived area?
Leeds LS8 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).