Postcode LS1 5DL 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 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 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Parish Church Gardens (Penny Pocket Park).
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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 72 ft away from LS1 5DL.
Leeds City Centre near LS1 5DL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Parish Church Gardens (Penny Pocket Park) | Small | Walking directions to Parish Church Gardens (Penny Pocket Park) |
| 0.4 mi | Aire Park | Small | Walking directions to Aire Park |
| 0.4 mi | Park Square | Small | Walking directions to Park Square |
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 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS1 5DL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | Flat 16, 8, New Station Street, Leeds, LS1 5AD | Flats | Leasehold | £142,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | Flat 9, 8, New Station Street, Leeds, LS1 5AD | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Briggate Studios, 12, Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6AA | Other | Leasehold | £14,000,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 2, Sovereign Square, Leeds, LS1 4DA | Other | Freehold | £10,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 2, Sovereign Square, Leeds, LS1 4DA | Other | Freehold | £12,000 |
In the LS1 5DL 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 5DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 54 Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 5EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 63 Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 6HW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | New Station Street, Leeds, LS1 4DT | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4ER | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Unit 7 New Station Street, Leeds, LS1 4DT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 5DL, 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 5DL 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 5DL 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 5DL, including Leeds Mathematics School, Adel Beck and The Ruth Gorse Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS1 5DL is Leeds, about 194 m away.
LS1 5DL 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 South covering LS1 5DL is Hilary Benn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Carlisle (Green Party).