Postcode LS1 5EL is located in a major urban area, within the Little London & Woodhouse area 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 median sale price in Little London & Woodhouse is £170,000 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £111,000 and £225,000. The nearest station is Leeds, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 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 England, 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 286 ft away from LS1 5EL.
Leeds City Centre near LS1 5EL 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Park Square | Small | Walking directions to Park Square |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Little London & Woodhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,500 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 29 | £234,000 | £238 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £231,295 | £237 |
| Flats | 66 | £141,000 | £245 |
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 | £143,000 | £220,000 | £205,000 |
| 2026 | £143,000 | £221,000 | £242,000 |
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 | £248 | £200 | £220 |
| 2026 | £245 | £274 | £240 |
There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS1 5EL.
| 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 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 29A, Bond Street, Leeds, LS1 5BQ | Other | Freehold | £9,500,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Briggate Studios, 12, Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6AA | Other | Leasehold | £14,000,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 5, Duncan Street, Leeds, LS1 6DQ | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 |
In the LS1 5EL postcode area, located within Leeds City Centre, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 16 plus | Leeds Mathematics School | Free schools 16 to 19 | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Ruth Gorse Academy | Free schools | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2017. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | University Technical College Leeds | University technical college | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jan 2023. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LS1 5EL
| 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 | Sainsbury's Local | Unit 7 New Station Street, Leeds, LS1 4DT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 54 Albion Street, Leeds, LS1 6AD | 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 5EL, 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 5EL 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around LS1 5EL in Little London & Woodhouse is £170,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to LS1 5EL, including Leeds Mathematics School, The Ruth Gorse Academy (Outstanding) and University Technical College Leeds (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LS1 5EL is Leeds, about 159 m away.
LS1 5EL 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 5EL 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).