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LS1 6BR

Briggate

Little London & Woodhouse

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Detailed insights for LS1 6BR

Overview

Postcode LS1 6BR 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 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lovell Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1333
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Leeds City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,333 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.7%

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.

Income level

10/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LS1 6BR.

Flood risk

No risk

Leeds City Centre near LS1 6BR 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 6BR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Leeds

N/A

Walking directions to Leeds

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS1 6BR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLovell ParkSmallWalking directions to Lovell Park
0.4 miLeeds Lock and DamSmallWalking directions to Leeds Lock and Dam
0.3 miParish Church Gardens (Penny Pocket Park)SmallWalking directions to Parish Church Gardens (Penny Pocket Park)

Area Profile

Population
155
Population density
992.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
610.34(+6867%)
Violence and sexual offences
511.49(+1057%)
Public order
183.91(+1983%)
Other theft
172.7(+2497%)
Anti-social behaviour
160.06(+1020%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
74
47.44%
Chinese
19
12.18%
Other White
15
9.62%
Indian
10
6.41%
Arab
8
5.13%
Total population: 156

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
62.91%
Level 3 (A level)
21
13.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
8.61%
Other
8
5.3%
No qualifications
7
4.64%
Total 16+ residents: 151

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
58.89%
Owns with a mortgage
14
15.56%
Other forms of private rent
10
11.11%
Owns outright
7
7.78%
Other social rented
6
6.67%
Total households: 90

Property prices in Little London & Woodhouse

Median price£167,500
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£112K – £210K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 (about £243 per square foot) in Little London & Woodhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,500 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Little London & Woodhouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£241,590£200
Terraced32£207,500£231
Flats76£141,500£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Little London & Woodhouse

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little London & Woodhouse.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£141,500£220,000£205,000
2026£152,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little London & Woodhouse.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little London & Woodhouse.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£247£200£223
2026£242£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little London & Woodhouse.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Little London & Woodhouse in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS1 6BR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS1 6BR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Nov 20255, Duncan Street, Leeds, LS1 6DQTerracedFreehold£350,000
25 Jul 2025Flat 8, Vassali House, 20, Central Road, Leeds, LS1 6DEFlatsLeasehold£177,500
13 Jun 2025Flat 3, Vassali House, 20, Central Road, Leeds, LS1 6DEFlatsLeasehold£152,500
26 Mar 202510, Central Road, Leeds, LS1 6DEOtherLeasehold£325,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 18, Vassali House, 20, Central Road, Leeds, LS1 6DEFlatsLeasehold£128,000

Schools

In the LS1 6BR postcode area, located within Leeds City Centre, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS1 6BR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusLeeds Mathematics SchoolFree schools 16 to 19

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableLeeds College of MusicHigher education institutions

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableAdel BeckSecure units

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS1 6BR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS1 6BR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miecoTopia8 Central Arcade, Leeds, LS1 6DXWalking directions to ecoTopia
0 miOut Of This World20 New Market Street, Leeds, LS1 6DGWalking directions to Out Of This World
0 miDana LocalDuncan Street, Leeds, LS1 6DLWalking directions to Dana Local
0.1 miTesco Express13 - 14 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS1 6BYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miBriggate Convenience Store164 Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6LYWalking directions to Briggate Convenience Store

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 6BR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eden Hills

Little London & Woodhouse - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Alex Sobel

Leeds Central and Headingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds Central and HeadingleyE14001319
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leeds City CentreE02006875
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 111BE01033010
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS1 6BR

Is LS1 6BR (Leeds City Centre) safe?

The area around LS1 6BR 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.

What is the average house price near LS1 6BR?

The median sale price around LS1 6BR in Leeds City Centre is £167,500 (about £243 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS1 6BR?

There are 20 schools close to LS1 6BR, including Leeds Mathematics School, Leeds College of Music and Adel Beck. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS1 6BR?

The closest station to LS1 6BR is Leeds, about 399 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS1 6BR?

LS1 6BR 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).

Who represents LS1 6BR (Leeds City Centre) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds Central and Headingley covering LS1 6BR 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).