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LS1 4GH

Wharf Approach

Beeston & Holbeck

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Detailed insights for LS1 4GH

Overview

Postcode LS1 4GH 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 Leeds City Centre area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below 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 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Whitehall Riverside Pocket Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Leeds City Centre has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,951 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Leeds City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.2%

Approximately 5.2% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Leeds City Centre is £75,054 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 66 ft away from LS1 4GH.

Flood risk

No risk

Leeds City Centre near LS1 4GH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS1 4GH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Leeds

N/A

Walking directions to Leeds

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS1 4GH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWhitehall Riverside Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Whitehall Riverside Pocket Park
0.4 miPark SquareSmallWalking directions to Park Square
0.2 miSovereign SquareSmallWalking directions to Sovereign Square

Area Profile

Population
226
Population density
1,934.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.13(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.21(+48%)
Shoplifting
15.24(+74%)
Public order
15.24(+73%)
Other theft
13.92(+109%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
142
63.39%
Other White
31
13.84%
Indian
10
4.46%
Arab
9
4.02%
Chinese
6
2.68%
Total population: 224

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
169
76.47%
Level 3 (A level)
24
10.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
4.07%
Apprenticeship
6
2.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
2.26%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
42.86%
Owns with a mortgage
48
31.17%
Owns outright
21
13.64%
Shared ownership
7
4.55%
Other social rented
7
4.55%
Total households: 154

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 LS1 4GH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS1 4GH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jun 2026Flat 78, Candle House, 1, Wharf Approach, Leeds, LS1 4GHFlatsLeasehold£120,000
04 Feb 2026Flat 28, Candle House, 1, Wharf Approach, Leeds, LS1 4GHFlatsLeasehold£255,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 57, Candle House, 1, Wharf Approach, Leeds, LS1 4GHFlatsLeasehold£185,500
21 Nov 2025Flat 20, Candle House, 1, Wharf Approach, Leeds, LS1 4GHFlatsLeasehold£255,000
04 Sept 2025Flat 45, Candle House, 1, Wharf Approach, Leeds, LS1 4GHFlatsLeasehold£259,500

Schools

In the LS1 4GH postcode area, located within Leeds City Centre, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS1 4GH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 mi16 plusLeeds Mathematics SchoolFree schools 16 to 19

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableSwarthmore Education CentreSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.6 mi16 plusLuminate Education GroupFurther education

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS1 4GH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS1 4GH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGranary ExpressCanal Wharf, Leeds, LS1 4GLWalking directions to Granary Express
0.2 miM&S Simply FoodNew Station Street, Leeds, LS1 4DTWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalUnit 7 New Station Street, Leeds, LS1 4DTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miTesco Express2a Water Lane, Leeds, LS11 5QSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's Local5 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4APWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 LS1 4GH, 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)Leeds City CentreE02006875
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 111DE01033015
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2010-03-01

Frequently asked questions about LS1 4GH

Is LS1 4GH (Leeds City Centre) safe?

The area around LS1 4GH records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near LS1 4GH?

The median sale price around LS1 4GH in Leeds City Centre is £171,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 198 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS1 4GH?

There are 15 schools close to LS1 4GH, including Leeds Mathematics School, Swarthmore Education Centre and Luminate Education Group (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS1 4GH?

The closest station to LS1 4GH is Leeds, about 317 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS1 4GH?

LS1 4GH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,951 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS1 4GH (Leeds City Centre) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds South covering LS1 4GH is Hilary Benn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matt Rogan (Green Party).