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LS10 2BD

Balm Road

Hunslet & Riverside

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Overview

Postcode LS10 2BD is located in a major urban area, within the Hunslet & Riverside ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 219.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton is £46,365 per year. The nearest station is Leeds, about 1.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hunslet Lake Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
220
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
51.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,655 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 219.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.7%

Approximately 51.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton is £46,365 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 297 ft away from LS10 2BD.

Flood risk

No risk

Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton near LS10 2BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leeds located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS10 2BD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHunslet Lake ParkMediumWalking directions to Hunslet Lake Park

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
1,894.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
86.66(+96%)
Vehicle crime
24.13(+329%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.16(+158%)
Other theft
21.66(+226%)
Burglary
21.17(+315%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
74.2%
African
46
14.65%
Other Asian
9
2.87%
Other
9
2.87%
Other White
7
2.23%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
84
37%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
18.06%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.25%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
51
35.66%
Owns with a mortgage
36
25.17%
Other social rented
23
16.08%
Owns outright
17
11.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.39%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Hunslet & Riverside

Median price£154,500
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)172
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £220K

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £154,500 (about £243 per square foot) in Hunslet & Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,120 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hunslet & Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£267,500£303
Flats91£180,000£286
Semi-Detached14£170,500£223
Terraced65£140,000£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hunslet & Riverside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hunslet & Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£129,000£164,100£83,750£75,000
2017£145,000£167,000£101,225£78,000
2018£158,750£168,000£106,200£88,000
2019£155,000£173,000£115,000£87,500
2020£160,000£182,000£122,000£95,000
2021£160,000£165,000£135,500£90,000
2022£186,000£162,000£162,500£120,000
2023£265,000£190,000£161,000£114,750
2024£221,250£195,000£185,000£122,000
2025£277,500£184,975£170,000£136,000
2026£295,000£155,500£200,000£132,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hunslet & Riverside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hunslet & Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180£263£131£91
2017£210£272£124£88
2018£198£265£142£100
2019£212£277£158£101
2020£200£305£154£102
2021£179£291£159£112
2022£196£296£164£145
2023£271£302£193£141
2024£243£312£225£147
2025£252£294£220£154
2026£274£284£274£143
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hunslet & Riverside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hunslet & Riverside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS10 2BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS10 2BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 2026Flat 210, Bridge House, Balm Road, Leeds, LS10 2BJFlatsLeasehold£80,000
21 Apr 20262, Royal Grove, Leeds, LS10 2LETerracedFreehold£204,000
28 Mar 202535, Royal Grove, Leeds, LS10 2LETerracedFreehold£138,500
11 Nov 20252, Telford Terrace, Leeds, LS10 2HRTerracedFreehold£155,000
04 Sept 202512, Telford Terrace, Leeds, LS10 2HRTerracedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the LS10 2BD postcode area, located within Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS10 2BD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHunslet Carr Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Marys Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryLow Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS10 2BD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS10 2BD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miArthington Stores15 Arthington Avenue, Leeds, LS10 2LUWalking directions to Arthington Stores
0.3 miMorrisonsChurch Street, Leeds, LS10 2ARWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miBest-one50-52 Belle Isle Road, Belle Isle, Leeds, LS10 2DFWalking directions to Best-one
0.5 miBest-one1 Rocheford Grove, Stourton, Leeds, LS10 2QGWalking directions to Best-one
0.5 miSparHunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1QRWalking directions to Spar

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS10 2BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ed Carlisle

Hunslet & Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Hilary Benn

Leeds South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds SouthE14001323
WardHunslet & RiversideE05011399
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leeds Dock, Hunslet & StourtonE02006876
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 112BE01011468
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2008-05-01

Frequently asked questions about LS10 2BD

Is LS10 2BD (Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton) safe?

The area around LS10 2BD records about 220 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. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LS10 2BD?

The median sale price around LS10 2BD in Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton is £154,500 (about £243 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS10 2BD?

There are 17 schools close to LS10 2BD, including Hunslet Carr Primary School (Good), St Marys Church of England Primary Academy and Low Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS10 2BD?

LS10 2BD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,655 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS10 2BD (Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds South covering LS10 2BD is Hilary Benn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Carlisle (Green Party).