Postcode LS1 2JY is located in a major urban area, within the Little London & Woodhouse ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Leeds City Centre area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,333 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 11.8× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leeds City Centre is £75,054 per year. The nearest station is Leeds, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Park Square.
Leeds City Centre has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,101 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Leeds City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,333 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leeds City Centre is £75,054 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 64 ft away from LS1 2JY.
Leeds City Centre near LS1 2JY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leeds located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Leeds | N/A | Walking directions to Leeds |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Park Square | Small | Walking directions to Park Square |
| 0.3 mi | Sovereign Square | Small | Walking directions to Sovereign Square |
| 0.4 mi | Queen Square | Small | Walking directions to Queen Square |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 (about £243 per square foot) in Little London & Woodhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,500 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £241,590 | £200 |
| Terraced | 32 | £207,500 | £231 |
| Flats | 76 | £141,500 | £244 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £130,300 | — | £174,995 |
| 2017 | £119,975 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2018 | £117,500 | £159,000 | £129,750 |
| 2019 | £152,000 | £155,500 | £182,000 |
| 2020 | £136,000 | £138,000 | £192,000 |
| 2021 | £148,000 | £210,000 | £233,500 |
| 2022 | £165,000 | £177,500 | £222,500 |
| 2023 | £188,000 | £180,000 | £233,750 |
| 2024 | £178,000 | £175,000 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £141,500 | £220,000 | £205,000 |
| 2026 | £152,000 | — | £200,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £226 | — | £243 |
| 2017 | £226 | £147 | £149 |
| 2018 | £240 | £216 | £165 |
| 2019 | £235 | £171 | £189 |
| 2020 | £254 | £169 | £225 |
| 2021 | £253 | £336 | £295 |
| 2022 | £262 | £231 | £239 |
| 2023 | £296 | £223 | £227 |
| 2024 | £255 | £196 | £221 |
| 2025 | £247 | £200 | £223 |
| 2026 | £242 | — | £231 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS1 2JY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2025 | 31 - 32, Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5JD | Other | Freehold | £3,000,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 28 - 30, Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5JD | Other | Leasehold | £91,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 28 - 30, Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5JD | Other | Freehold | £91,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 35, Park House Apartments, 11, Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5HB | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 43, Park House Apartments, 11, Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5HB | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 |
In the LS1 2JY postcode area, located within Leeds City Centre, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS1 2JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Bond Street, Leeds, LS1 5BQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 54 Albion Street, Leeds, LS1 6AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Around The Clock | 143-145 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 5RL | Walking directions to Around The Clock |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 15 St Paul's Street, Leeds, LS1 2JG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 54 Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 5EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS1 2JY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eden Hills
Little London & Woodhouse - Elected 7 May 2026
Alex Sobel
Leeds Central and Headingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS1 2JY records about 1333 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around LS1 2JY in Leeds City Centre is £167,500 (about £243 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to LS1 2JY, including Leeds Mathematics School, Adel Beck and Swarthmore Education Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS1 2JY is Leeds, about 225 m away.
LS1 2JY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,101 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leeds Central and Headingley covering LS1 2JY is Alex Sobel (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eden Hills (Green Party).