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LS11 5WG

Water Lane

Beeston & Holbeck

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Detailed insights for LS11 5WG

Overview

Postcode LS11 5WG is located in a major urban area, within the Beeston & Holbeck ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Holbeck area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 175.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holbeck is £43,125 per year. The nearest station is Leeds, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Whitehall Riverside Pocket Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
175
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Holbeck has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,693 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Holbeck has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Holbeck is £43,125 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from LS11 5WG.

Flood risk

Low

Holbeck near LS11 5WG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leeds located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS11 5WG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Leeds

N/A

Walking directions to Leeds

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS11 5WG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWhitehall Riverside Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Whitehall Riverside Pocket Park
0.3 miSovereign SquareSmallWalking directions to Sovereign Square

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
1,080.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.11(+36%)
Vehicle crime
41.32(+634%)
Burglary
18.78(+268%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.27(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.52(+57%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
168
60.22%
Other White
57
20.43%
Indian
13
4.66%
Caribbean
5
1.79%
Other Black
5
1.79%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
61.29%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.5%
No qualifications
29
11.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
6.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.44%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
85
57.05%
Owns outright
30
20.13%
Owns with a mortgage
25
16.78%
Social rents from council
6
4.03%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.34%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Beeston & Holbeck

Median price£171,000
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)198
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £210K

Based on 198 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Beeston & Holbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beeston & Holbeck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£255,000£301
Semi-Detached68£195,000£232
Flats43£185,500£297
Terraced79£140,000£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beeston & Holbeck

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beeston & Holbeck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170,000£145,250£117,500£83,550
2017£159,500£160,000£123,000£84,000
2018£160,000£169,475£135,000£90,000
2019£172,000£162,000£135,000£90,000
2020£185,000£176,500£150,000£100,000
2021£210,000£157,987£157,500£115,000
2022£245,000£195,000£175,000£128,250
2023£275,000£181,500£177,500£126,100
2024£248,000£165,620£182,750£134,000
2025£285,000£188,750£199,950£140,500
2026£250,000£157,000£190,000£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beeston & Holbeck.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beeston & Holbeck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£250£149£98
2017£178£265£148£96
2018£187£285£163£110
2019£185£274£163£113
2020£156£309£177£119
2021£214£259£194£135
2022£209£338£209£155
2023£254£310£224£159
2024£231£357£218£157
2025£290£298£232£170
2026£334£294£236£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beeston & Holbeck.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Beeston & Holbeck in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS11 5WG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS11 5WG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202552, Butcher Street, Leeds, LS11 5WFFlatsLeasehold£142,000
14 Mar 202519, Butcher Street, Leeds, LS11 5WFFlatsLeasehold£213,000
18 Jun 2026Apartment 3, Ironworks, David Street, Leeds, LS11 5FBFlatsLeasehold£310,000
15 May 2026Apartment 15, Ironworks, David Street, Leeds, LS11 5FBFlatsLeasehold£192,500
30 Jan 2026Apartment 20, Ironworks, David Street, Leeds, LS11 5FBFlatsLeasehold£227,500

Schools

In the LS11 5WG postcode area, located within Holbeck, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS11 5WG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryLane End Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.6 mi16 plusLeeds Mathematics SchoolFree schools 16 to 19

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryIngram Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS11 5WG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS11 5WG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express2a Water Lane, Leeds, LS11 5QSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miGranary ExpressCanal Wharf, Leeds, LS1 4GLWalking directions to Granary Express
0.3 miSainsbury's Local5 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4APWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miM&S Simply FoodNew Station Street, Leeds, LS1 4DTWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.3 miTesco ExpressUnit 1B Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 4JJWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 LS11 5WG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matt Rogan

Beeston & Holbeck - 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
WardBeeston & HolbeckE05012647
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HolbeckE02002411
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 082HE01035047
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2004-03-01

Frequently asked questions about LS11 5WG

Is LS11 5WG (Holbeck) safe?

The area around LS11 5WG records about 175 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, vehicle crime and other theft.

What is the average house price near LS11 5WG?

The median sale price around LS11 5WG in Holbeck is £171,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 198 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS11 5WG?

There are 17 schools close to LS11 5WG, including Lane End Primary School (Good), Leeds Mathematics School and Ingram Road Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS11 5WG?

The closest station to LS11 5WG is Leeds, about 554 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS11 5WG?

LS11 5WG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,693 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS11 5WG (Holbeck) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds South covering LS11 5WG is Hilary Benn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matt Rogan (Green Party).