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England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Leeds

About

Leeds is a major city in West Yorkshire, part of the Yorkshire and The Humber region. It is located along the River Aire and serves as a key economic and cultural hub in Northern England. The city has a mix of historic and modern architecture, with landmarks like Leeds Town Hall and the contemporary Trinity Leeds shopping centre. Its central location makes it a transport gateway for the region.

The district includes diverse neighbourhoods, from the bustling city centre to quieter suburban areas like Headingley and Chapel Allerton. Leeds is home to several universities, contributing to its large student population. The city has a strong industrial heritage, particularly in textiles and manufacturing, which has evolved into a focus on finance, digital industries, and retail. Green spaces such as Roundhay Park provide recreational areas within the urban landscape.

Area overview

On average Leeds has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Leeds is £43,258 per year. There are 308 schools in Leeds: 225 primary (24 Outstanding and 169 Good) and 45 secondary (10 Outstanding and 26 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

123

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

6/10

Social housing

18.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Leeds Population

811,953

Population density

1,471.7 per km²

Demographics

British

595,737

73.37%

Other White

36,684

4.52%

African

32,211

3.97%

Pakistani

31,405

3.87%

Indian

21,087

2.6%

Total population: 811,953

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

99,132

29.03%

Owns outright

95,452

27.95%

Private landlord or letting agency

68,197

19.97%

Social rents from council

51,716

15.15%

Other social rented

18,026

5.28%

Total households: 341,466

Property prices in Leeds

Based on 8,538 recent sales, the median property price is £242,250 in Leeds area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,300 up to £3,250,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1,494	£410,000	£231,300	£335,000	£551,750	£860,350
Flats	1,112	£157,250	£75,000	£125,000	£200,000	£310,900
Semi-Detached	3,444	£255,000	£160,000	£210,000	£325,000	£490,000
Terraced	2,488	£196,000	£105,000	£156,500	£250,000	£380,000

10 years price trend in Leeds

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail