Postcode LS1 6DT 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,050.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 9.3× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Leeds Lock and Dam.
Leeds City Centre has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,971 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Leeds City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,050.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 49 ft away from LS1 6DT.
Leeds City Centre near LS1 6DT 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leeds | N/A | Walking directions to Leeds |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leeds Lock and Dam | Small | Walking directions to Leeds Lock and Dam |
| 0.2 mi | Parish Church Gardens (Penny Pocket Park) | Small | Walking directions to Parish Church Gardens (Penny Pocket Park) |
| 0.3 mi | Aire Park | Small | Walking directions to Aire Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS1 6DT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2026 | 25, Crown Street, Leeds, LS2 7DA | Other | Freehold | £900,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 5, Duncan Street, Leeds, LS1 6DQ | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Briggate Studios, 12, Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6AA | Other | Leasehold | £14,000,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 20, Riverside Court, Leeds, LS1 7BU | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 35, Riverside Court, Leeds, LS1 7BU | Flats | Leasehold | £133,000 |
In the LS1 6DT postcode area, located within Leeds City Centre, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS1 6DT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Dana Local | Duncan Street, Leeds, LS1 6DL | Walking directions to Dana Local |
| 0 mi | Briggate Convenience Store | 164 Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6LY | Walking directions to Briggate Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Out Of This World | 20 New Market Street, Leeds, LS1 6DG | Walking directions to Out Of This World |
| 0.1 mi | ecoTopia | 8 Central Arcade, Leeds, LS1 6DX | Walking directions to ecoTopia |
| 0.1 mi | Dana Store | New York Street, Leeds, LS2 7DZ | Walking directions to Dana Store |
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 6DT, 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 6DT records about 1051 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 6DT 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 19 schools close to LS1 6DT, including Leeds Mathematics School, The Ruth Gorse Academy (Outstanding) and Leeds College of Music. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS1 6DT is Leeds, about 446 m away.
LS1 6DT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,971 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 6DT is Hilary Benn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Carlisle (Green Party).