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LS2 9BN

St Mark's Avenue

Little London & Woodhouse

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Detailed insights for LS2 9BN

Overview

Postcode LS2 9BN 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 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodhouse & Little London is £41,861 per year. The nearest station is Burley Park, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Woodhouse Moor Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
68.4%
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 12,325 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Woodhouse & Little London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

68.4%

Approximately 68.4% 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 292 ft away from LS2 9BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodhouse & Little London near LS2 9BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Burley Park located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS2 9BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWoodhouse Moor ParkLargeWalking directions to Woodhouse Moor Park
0.2 miSt. George's Fields (Woodhouse Cemetery)MediumWalking directions to St. George's Fields (Woodhouse Cemetery)
0.2 miMonument MoorMediumWalking directions to Monument Moor

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
5,425.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.23(-9%)
Other theft
14.43(+117%)
Public order
12.24(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.62(+12%)
Robbery
9.18(+623%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
70
26.12%
African
35
13.06%
Other Asian
31
11.57%
Other
23
8.58%
Chinese
13
4.85%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
36.41%
No qualifications
50
24.27%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
8.25%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
47
41.23%
Social rents from council
31
27.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
16.67%
Owns outright
6
5.26%
Owns with a mortgage
6
5.26%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Little London & Woodhouse

Median price£167,500
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£111K – £210K

Based on 106 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
Terraced31£200,000£232
Flats74£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£220
2026£245£232
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 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS2 9BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS2 9BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 2025Flat 5, Quaker House, St Marks Street, Leeds, LS2 9EQFlatsLeasehold£120,000
01 Aug 202521, Crossfield Street, Leeds, LS2 9EHTerracedFreehold£260,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 1, The Old Lab Works, 54, Devon Road, Leeds, LS2 9BAFlatsFreehold£160,000
19 Mar 202595, Holborn Towers, Leeds, LS6 2QDFlatsLeasehold£75,000
31 Oct 202518, Winfield Terrace, Leeds, LS2 9BDTerracedFreehold£295,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS2 9BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 mi16 plusNotre Dame Catholic Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicableLeeds Arts UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

0.2 miNot applicableUniversity of LeedsHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS2 9BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS2 9BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutter3 Blenheim View, Leeds, LS2 9QAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miAnwarsSt Marks Road, Woodhouse, Leeds, LS2 9BQWalking directions to Anwars
0.1 miLS2 Store206 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9DXWalking directions to LS2 Store
0.1 miSAFA73 Raglan Road, Leeds, LS2 9DZWalking directions to SAFA
0.1 miLievitoo168 Woodhouse Lane, Woodhouse, Leeds, LS2 9HBWalking directions to Lievitoo

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 LS2 9BN, 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 055IE01035042
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS2 9BN

Is LS2 9BN (Woodhouse & Little London) safe?

The area around LS2 9BN records about 114 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 9BN?

The median sale price around LS2 9BN in Woodhouse & Little London is £167,500 (about £243 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS2 9BN?

There are 18 schools close to LS2 9BN, including Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College (Outstanding), Leeds Arts University (Good) and University of Leeds (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS2 9BN?

LS2 9BN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,325 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS2 9BN (Woodhouse & Little London) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds Central and Headingley covering LS2 9BN 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).