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LS6 2WA

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Chapel Allerton

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Overview

Postcode LS6 2WA is located in a major urban area, within the Chapel Allerton ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Meanwood South & Sugarwell area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Meanwood South & Sugarwell is £40,099 per year. The nearest station is Burley Park, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
32.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Meanwood South & Sugarwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,155 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Meanwood South & Sugarwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.5%

Approximately 32.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Meanwood South & Sugarwell is £40,099 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS6 2WA.

Flood risk

No risk

Meanwood South & Sugarwell near LS6 2WA 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

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
3,116.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.04(-3%)
Vehicle crime
9.99(+77%)
Public order
6.92(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.92(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.15(-57%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
75.7%
Irish
12
4.23%
Other Asian
9
3.17%
African
8
2.82%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
2.82%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
46.72%
No qualifications
58
22.39%
Level 3 (A level)
25
9.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
8.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.18%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
37
32.46%
Owns with a mortgage
30
26.32%
Owns outright
23
20.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
19.3%
Shared ownership
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Chapel Allerton

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£301
Sales (last 12 months)245
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £347K

Based on 245 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £301 per square foot) in Chapel Allerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £780,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chapel Allerton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£425,000£388
Semi-Detached84£302,500£329
Terraced103£265,000£285
Flats47£190,000£263

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chapel Allerton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chapel Allerton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282,500£155,000£193,000£193,000
2017£270,000£143,750£193,900£191,000
2018£293,748£160,000£233,500£185,000
2019£308,625£170,000£234,000£216,000
2020£325,500£160,000£255,000£245,000
2021£360,000£157,500£272,000£230,000
2022£465,000£175,000£320,000£251,150
2023£354,750£179,998£344,346£277,500
2024£385,000£178,300£333,746£280,000
2025£425,000£187,500£312,000£269,425
2026£420,000£200,000£344,500£276,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chapel Allerton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chapel Allerton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270£222£219£191
2017£269£226£214£189
2018£282£225£238£188
2019£272£238£247£210
2020£317£252£265£235
2021£316£246£284£232
2022£369£271£322£264
2023£375£265£338£277
2024£334£264£329£277
2025£412£268£322£278
2026£355£291£329£304
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chapel Allerton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chapel Allerton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS6 2WA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS6 2WA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Feb 202610, The Vale, Leeds, LS6 2BJTerracedFreehold£260,000
20 Jun 20252, The Vale, Leeds, LS6 2BJTerracedFreehold£265,000
29 Jun 20267, Cherry Court, Leeds, LS6 2WBFlatsLeasehold£165,000
26 Feb 202620, Cherry Court, Leeds, LS6 2WBFlatsLeasehold£200,000
29 Jun 2026101, Grove Lane, Leeds, LS6 4ALTerracedFreehold£410,000

Schools

In the LS6 2WA postcode area, located within Meanwood South & Sugarwell, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS6 2WA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryShire Oak VC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableLighthouse Futures TrustSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.5 miSecondaryLeeds City AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS6 2WA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS6 2WA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily64-66 Stainbeck Road, Meanwood, Leeds, LS7 2PWWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miAldiStonegate Road, Leeds, LS7 2TTWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miWaitroseGreen Road, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4RJWalking directions to Waitrose

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 LS6 2WA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cristiana Mirosanu

Chapel Allerton - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Fabian Hamilton

Leeds North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds North EastE14001321
WardChapel AllertonE05011390
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Meanwood South & SugarwellE02002367
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 038DE01011450
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about LS6 2WA

Is LS6 2WA (Meanwood South & Sugarwell) safe?

The area around LS6 2WA records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LS6 2WA?

The median sale price around LS6 2WA in Meanwood South & Sugarwell is £270,000 (about £301 per square foot) based on 245 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS6 2WA?

There are 11 schools close to LS6 2WA, including Shire Oak VC Primary School (Good), Lighthouse Futures Trust (Good) and Leeds City Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS6 2WA?

LS6 2WA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,155 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS6 2WA (Meanwood South & Sugarwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds North East covering LS6 2WA is Fabian Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Cristiana Mirosanu (Green Party).