Postcode LS1 4BJ 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 City Centre area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,050.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 9.3× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Leeds Lock and Dam.
Leeds City Centre has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,971 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Leeds City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,050.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 256 ft away from LS1 4BJ.
Leeds City Centre near LS1 4BJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leeds located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Leeds | N/A | Walking directions to Leeds |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leeds Lock and Dam | Small | Walking directions to Leeds Lock and Dam |
| 0.4 mi | Parish Church Gardens (Penny Pocket Park) | Small | Walking directions to Parish Church Gardens (Penny Pocket Park) |
| 0.2 mi | Aire Park | Small | Walking directions to Aire Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £267,500 | £303 |
| Flats | 91 | £180,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £170,500 | £223 |
| Terraced | 65 | £140,000 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS1 4BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2025 | Flat 10, The Quays, 3, Concordia Street, Leeds, LS1 4ES | Flats | Leasehold | £216,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Flat 32, The Quays, 3, Concordia Street, Leeds, LS1 4ES | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 03 Apr 2025 | Flat 8, The Quays, 3, Concordia Street, Leeds, LS1 4ES | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Flat 41, The Quays, 3, Concordia Street, Leeds, LS1 4ES | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Flat 5, 2, Water Lane, Leeds, LS11 5BW | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 |
In the LS1 4BJ postcode area, located within Leeds City Centre, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS1 4BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4ER | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Briggate Convenience Store | 164 Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6LY | Walking directions to Briggate Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 63 Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 6HW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Dana Local | Duncan Street, Leeds, LS1 6DL | Walking directions to Dana Local |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | New Station Street, Leeds, LS1 4DT | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
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 4BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Carlisle
Hunslet & Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026
Hilary Benn
Leeds South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS1 4BJ records about 1051 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 4BJ in Leeds City Centre is £154,500 (about £243 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to LS1 4BJ, including The Ruth Gorse Academy (Outstanding), Leeds Mathematics School and University Technical College Leeds (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS1 4BJ is Leeds, about 372 m away.
LS1 4BJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,971 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leeds South covering LS1 4BJ is Hilary Benn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Carlisle (Green Party).