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About

Leeds City Centre sits at the heart of the city on a grid of streets radiating from Briggate and The Headrow. Shopping centres and arcades meet traditional retail: Trinity Leeds, Victoria Quarter and County Arcade connect with pedestrianised Briggate. The Victorian Corn Exchange, a circular, listed building, stands close to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and is surrounded by independent shops and cafes. Nearby Kirkgate Market occupies a large indoor site with dozens of stalls and long trading history, one of the biggest covered markets in Europe.
The city centre is also a transport and civic hub. Leeds railway station opens onto City Square; bus and coach terminals are within walking distance, making the centre a common arrival point. Public spaces include Millennium Square and the area around Leeds Town Hall, used for events and gatherings. After dark sections around Call Lane host bars and venues. Offices, courts and university buildings cluster within walking distance, so the centre sees a mix of shoppers, workers and students throughout the day.

Area overview

On average Leeds City Centre has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 943 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 8.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leeds City Centre is £75,054 per year. The median sale price in Leeds City Centre is £182,500 (around £284 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £235,000. Leeds City Centre is home to around 9,531 people, with a population density of about 3,782.9 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
943
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leeds City Centre Population
9,531
Population density
3,782.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
366.49(+729%)
Shoplifting
277.73(+3070%)
Public order
125.59(+1322%)
Other theft
118.56(+1683%)
Anti-social behaviour
110.17(+671%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,101
53.53%
Chinese
1,075
11.28%
Other White
996
10.45%
Arab
497
5.22%
Indian
425
4.46%
Total population: 9,530

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,675
49.77%
Level 3 (A level)
3,487
37.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
391
4.16%
No qualifications
330
3.51%
Other
268
2.85%
Total 16+ residents: 9,393

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,539
67.78%
Owns with a mortgage
494
13.19%
Other social rented
265
7.07%
Owns outright
234
6.25%
Other forms of private rent
122
3.26%
Total households: 3,746

Property prices in Leeds City Centre

Median price: £182,500
Price per sq ft: £284
Sales (last 12 months): 81
Typical range (middle 50%): £140K – £235K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 (about £284 per square foot) in Leeds City Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leeds City Centre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£850,000£287
Flats80£182,250£283

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leeds City Centre

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leeds City Centre.
YearFlats
2016£161,600
2017£165,000
2018£175,000
2019£181,000
2020£185,000
2021£164,428
2022£186,500
2023£188,000
2024£204,750
2025£186,500
2026£167,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leeds City Centre.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leeds City Centre.
YearFlats
2016£267
2017£278
2018£290
2019£290
2020£308
2021£279
2022£306
2023£303
2024£320
2025£295
2026£279
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leeds City Centre.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leeds City Centre in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Leeds City Centre

Is Leeds City Centre safe?

Leeds City Centre records about 943 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Leeds City Centre?

The median sale price in Leeds City Centre is £182,500 (about £284 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Leeds City Centre?

Leeds City Centre scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Leeds City Centre sits around rank 13,816 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Leeds City Centre?

The average household income in Leeds City Centre is around £75,054 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Leeds City Centre

LS14ES

Concordia Street

LS27FD

Eastgate

LS101JH

Navigation Walk

LS28BS

Jacob Street

LS15DY

Bishopgate Street

LS27AP

Crown Point Road

LS13BB

Great George Street

LS14FL

Hunslet & Riverside

LS27DE

Assembly Street

LS101ES

Hunslet Lane

LS15EL

Albion Street

LS14GJ

Wharf Approach

LS28LQ

Albion Street

LS14LT

Wellington Street

LS115LT

Apex Way

LS18HZ

The Headrow

LS115QR

Water Lane

LS19ST

The Headrow

LS12PX

Somers Street

LS19TH

The Headrow

LS12FH

Little Queen Street

LS19ZY

The Headrow

LS28FE

Cross Belgrave Street

LS16BG

Briggate

LS28LX

Woodhouse Lane

LS16LF

Little London & Woodhouse

LS14EF

Riverside Way

LS27DY

New York Street

LS115QT

Water Lane

LS19TB

The Headrow

LS28RA

Little London & Woodhouse

LS19SU

The Headrow

LS28EY

Belgrave Street

LS14EY

Wharf Approach

LS28GP

Little London & Woodhouse

LS16LS

King Charles Street

LS15EQ

The Bourse

LS16AW

Lands Lane

LS28FS

Little London & Woodhouse

LS15JQ

Park Row

LS27RQ

Kirkgate

LS28DZ

Albion Street

LS14BT

Sovereign Street

LS14GQ

Wharf Approach

LS28GY

Little London & Woodhouse

LS101JJ

Navigation Walk

LS28GX

Little London & Woodhouse

LS15DQ

Bishopgate Street

LS14FA

Wharf Approach

LS115FD

Globe Road

LS27BT

Little London & Woodhouse

LS28FR

Little London & Woodhouse

LS13AF

Alexander Street

LS98AB

Brussels Street

LS115BZ

Water Lane

LS101JF

Dock Street

LS16NP

Briggate

LS15RP

Russell Street

LS15LD

Albion Street

LS12RL

York Place

LS28FF

Belgrave Street

LS28FY

Little London & Woodhouse

LS27AD

Harewood Street

LS27FE

Hunslet & Riverside

LS27PD

Quarry Hill

LS14BF

Whitehall Quay

LS17DH

Call Lane

LS15AW

Albion Street

LS19SY

The Headrow

LS14SP

Neville Street

LS101FT

Hunslet & Riverside

LS16AF

Bank Street

LS19TF

The Headrow

LS12AL

Little London & Woodhouse

LS27ED

Back York Street

LS13AB

Calverley Street

LS11JF

Little London & Woodhouse

LS115QA

David Street

LS17BU

Riverside Court

LS15SH

Greek Street

LS14DW

Great Wilson Street

LS14GD

Little London & Woodhouse

LS27QZ

Bridge Street

LS28DY

Albion Street

LS14FF

Hunslet & Riverside

LS15EY

Bond Street

LS28ZE

Little London & Woodhouse

LS28ND

Merrion Way

LS115LN

Apex Way

LS13BG

Oxford Row

LS27EH

Crown Street

LS14BQ

Neville Street

LS27BL

Back York Street

LS98BT

St Peter'S Street

LS98AT

Brussels Street

LS16LT

King Charles Street

LS19ZR

The Headrow

LS28TP

Little London & Woodhouse

LS13AR

Blundell Street

LS12EE

Wellington Street