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LS7 1AD

Sheepscar Street South

Little London & Woodhouse

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Detailed insights for LS7 1AD

Overview

Postcode LS7 1AD 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.2 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 1.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Lovell Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
77.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Woodhouse & Little London has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,415 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Woodhouse & Little London has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

77.5%

Approximately 77.5% 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 138 ft away from LS7 1AD.

Flood risk

Low

Woodhouse & Little London near LS7 1AD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leeds located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS7 1AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Leeds

N/A

Walking directions to Leeds

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS7 1AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLovell ParkSmallWalking directions to Lovell Park
0.5 miNorma Hutchinson ParkSmallWalking directions to Norma Hutchinson Park
0.5 miBuslingthorpe Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Buslingthorpe Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
1,964.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.91(-37%)
Other theft
6.54(-2%)
Vehicle crime
6.54(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.67(-60%)
Drugs
4.36(+21%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
101
32.79%
British
50
16.23%
Caribbean
28
9.09%
Other
28
9.09%
Other Black
21
6.82%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
28.78%
No qualifications
53
25.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
15.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
11.22%
Level 3 (A level)
19
9.27%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
98
75.97%
Owns outright
15
11.63%
Owns with a mortgage
6
4.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.88%
Other social rented
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS7 1AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS7 1AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 202618 - 20, Benson Street, Leeds, LS7 1BLOtherFreehold£1,560,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 801, Victoria House, 12, Skinner Lane, Leeds, LS7 1DYFlatsLeasehold£87,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 104, Victoria House, 12, Skinner Lane, Leeds, LS7 1DLFlatsLeasehold£95,000
28 Oct 2025Flat 410, Victoria House, 12, Skinner Lane, Leeds, LS7 1DLFlatsLeasehold£89,750
30 Jun 2025Flat 404, Victoria House, 12, Skinner Lane, Leeds, LS7 1DLFlatsLeasehold£112,000

Schools

In the LS7 1AD postcode area, located within Woodhouse & Little London, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS7 1AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 mi16 plusLeeds College of BuildingFurther education

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryShakespeare Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLittle London AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS7 1AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS7 1AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miDayk Restaurant & SupermarketBenson Street, Leeds, LS7 1BLWalking directions to Dayk Restaurant & Supermarket
0.1 miMydonose International Food StoreBenson Street, Sheepscar, Leeds, LS7 1BLWalking directions to Mydonose International Food Store
0.1 miAzaban SupermarketBristol Street, Sheepscar, Leeds, LS7 1DHWalking directions to Azaban Supermarket
0.2 miAldiSkinner Lane, Leeds, LS7 1AXWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miJaf Supermarket1 Lovell Park Gate, Sheepscar, Leeds, LS7 1DBWalking directions to Jaf Supermarket

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 LS7 1AD, 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 055GE01033003
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS7 1AD

Is LS7 1AD (Woodhouse & Little London) safe?

The area around LS7 1AD records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 6 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 LS7 1AD?

The median sale price around LS7 1AD 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 LS7 1AD?

There are 20 schools close to LS7 1AD, including Leeds College of Building (Requires improvement), Shakespeare Primary School (Good) and Little London Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS7 1AD?

The closest station to LS7 1AD is Leeds, about 1,565 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS7 1AD?

LS7 1AD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,415 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.