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LS2 8WF

Elmwood Lane

Little London & Woodhouse

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Detailed insights for LS2 8WF

Overview

Postcode LS2 8WF 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 Woodhouse & Little London area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Woodhouse & Little London is £41,861 per year. The nearest station is Leeds located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest small park is Lovell Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Woodhouse & Little London has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,616 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Woodhouse & Little London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.2%

Approximately 5.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Woodhouse & Little London is £41,861 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 70 ft away from LS2 8WF.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodhouse & Little London near LS2 8WF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS2 8WF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Leeds

N/A

Walking directions to Leeds

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS2 8WF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLovell ParkSmallWalking directions to Lovell Park
0.3 miBlenheim ParkSmallWalking directions to Blenheim Park
0.2 miLittle London Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Little London Play Area

Area Profile

Population
431
Population density
22,216.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.01(-12%)
Shoplifting
24.32(+178%)
Other theft
19.73(+197%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.98(+19%)
Burglary
11.01(+116%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Arab
124
28.77%
Other White
78
18.1%
British
76
17.63%
Indian
55
12.76%
Other Asian
27
6.26%
Total population: 431

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
238
68.59%
Level 3 (A level)
40
11.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
7.2%
No qualifications
19
5.48%
Other
11
3.17%
Total 16+ residents: 347

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
169
79.34%
Owns with a mortgage
19
8.92%
Owns outright
11
5.16%
Social rents from council
10
4.69%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.41%
Total households: 213

Property prices in Little London & Woodhouse

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)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Little London & Woodhouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats81£140,000£2,622
Semi-Detached2£230,795£1,995
Terraced20£220,875£2,533

10 year median price trend in Little London & Woodhouse

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little London & Woodhouse.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS2 8WF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS2 8WF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Feb 2026Flat 71, Aspect 14, Elmwood Lane, Leeds, LS2 8WFFlatsLeasehold£100,000
15 Dec 2025Flat 1, Aspect 14, Elmwood Lane, Leeds, LS2 8WEFlatsLeasehold£165,500
28 Mar 2025Flat 22, Aspect 14, Elmwood Lane, Leeds, LS2 8WEFlatsLeasehold£166,000
25 Jul 2025Flat 154, Aspect 14, Elmwood Lane, Leeds, LS2 8WGFlatsLeasehold£120,000
30 Apr 2025Flat 161, Aspect 14, Elmwood Lane, Leeds, LS2 8WGFlatsLeasehold£114,000

Schools

In the LS2 8WF postcode area, located within Woodhouse & Little London, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS2 8WF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 mi16 plusLeeds College of BuildingFurther education

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryLittle London AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryBlenheim Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS2 8WF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS2 8WF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miJaf Supermarket1 Lovell Park Gate, Sheepscar, Leeds, LS7 1DBWalking directions to Jaf Supermarket
0.1 miMaceLeeds, LS7 1EZWalking directions to Mace
0.1 miNisa LocalClay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8ARWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miOne Stop50 Oatland Lane, Sheepscar, Leeds, LS7 1SPWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miCo-op Food11 Merrion Way, Leeds, LS2 8BTWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).

Band A£1,448
Band B£1,690
Band C£1,931
Band D£2,172
Band E£2,655
Band F£3,138
Band G£3,621
Band H£4,345

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 LS2 8WF, 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)Woodhouse & Little LondonE02002384
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 055FE01033002
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2003-07-01

Frequently asked questions about LS2 8WF

Is LS2 8WF (Woodhouse & Little London) safe?

The area around LS2 8WF records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 9 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, other theft and public order.

What is the average house price near LS2 8WF?

The median sale price around LS2 8WF in Woodhouse & Little London is £165,000 (about £2,612 per square metre) based on 103 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS2 8WF?

There are 20 schools close to LS2 8WF, including Leeds College of Building (Requires improvement), Little London Academy and Blenheim Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS2 8WF?

The closest station to LS2 8WF is Leeds, about 1,181 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS2 8WF?

LS2 8WF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,616 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

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.