Postcode LS1 5BW 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 1333.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leeds City Centre is £75,054 per year. The nearest station is Leeds located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest small park is Hanover Square.
Leeds City Centre has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,222 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Leeds City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1333.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% 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.
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 0 ft away from LS1 5BW.
Leeds City Centre near LS1 5BW 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 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hanover Square | Small | Walking directions to Hanover Square |
| 0.1 mi | Park Square | Small | Walking directions to Park Square |
| 0.4 mi | Sovereign Square | Small | Walking directions to Sovereign Square |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Little London & Woodhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,500 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 81 | £140,000 | £2,622 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £230,795 | £1,995 |
| Terraced | 20 | £220,875 | £2,533 |
10 year median price trend in Little London & Woodhouse
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS1 5BW.
In the LS1 5BW postcode area, located within Leeds City Centre, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS1 5BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Bond Street, Leeds, LS1 5BQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Around The Clock | 35 Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3BB | Walking directions to Around The Clock |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 54 Albion Street, Leeds, LS1 6AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS1 5BW, 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 5BW 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 5BW in Leeds City Centre is £165,000 (about £2,612 per square metre) based on 103 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to LS1 5BW, including Leeds Mathematics School, Adel Beck and Swarthmore Education Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS1 5BW is Leeds, about 340 m away.
LS1 5BW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,222 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.