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LS7 2DL

Potternewton Mount

Chapel Allerton

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Detailed insights for LS7 2DL

Overview

Postcode LS7 2DL is located in a major urban area, within the Chapel Allerton area 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 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% 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 median sale price in Chapel Allerton is £271,000 (around £296 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £360,000. The nearest station is Burley Park, about 1.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Sugarwell Hill Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
58.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Meanwood South & Sugarwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,214 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 82.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.3%

Approximately 58.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from LS7 2DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Meanwood South & Sugarwell near LS7 2DL 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS7 2DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSugarwell Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Sugarwell Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
895.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.95(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.4(-34%)
Other theft
8.05(+21%)
Public order
7.38(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.71(-22%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
160
66.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
8.33%
Caribbean
12
5%
Other White
12
5%
African
6
2.5%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
32.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
28.34%
Level 3 (A level)
26
13.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
12.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
8.02%
Total 16+ residents: 187

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
39
33.91%
Owns with a mortgage
28
24.35%
Other social rented
28
24.35%
Owns outright
11
9.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.96%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Chapel Allerton

Median price: £271,000
Price per sq ft: £296
Sales (last 12 months): 225
Typical range (middle 50%): £215K – £360K

Based on 225 recent sales, the median property price is £271,000 (about £296 per square foot) in Chapel Allerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £855,000.

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
Detached15£430,000£386
Semi-Detached73£300,000£323
Terraced94£268,375£282
Flats43£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£445,000£187,500£312,000£269,425
2026£427,500£207,500£341,000£289,000
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£413£268£323£276
2026£347£281£324£290
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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS7 2DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS7 2DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 2026The Round House, Potternewton Mount, Leeds, LS7 2DRDetachedFreehold£340,200
02 Apr 202615, Potternewton Crescent, Leeds, LS7 2DYTerracedFreehold£200,000
17 Oct 202529, Potternewton Crescent, Leeds, LS7 2DYSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
08 Aug 202579, Potternewton Crescent, Leeds, LS7 2DYSemi-DetachedFreehold£242,000
27 Jun 2025199, Potternewton Lane, Leeds, LS7 2DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,500

Schools

In the LS7 2DL postcode area, located within Meanwood South & Sugarwell, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for LS7 2DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryAlder Tree Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.5 miPrimaryChapel Allerton Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miSecondaryLeeds City AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LS7 2DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS7 2DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miVinus Superstore491-493 Scott Hall Road, Leeds, LS7 2EFWalking directions to Vinus Superstore
0.3 miBest-one540 Scott Hall Road, Leeds, LS7 3RAWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miMusk NewsMiles Hill Place, Leeds, LS7 2EBWalking directions to Musk News
0.4 miStainbeck Stores152 Stainbeck Lane, Leeds, LS7 2EAWalking directions to Stainbeck Stores
0.5 miBlake Grove Convenience Store12 Blake Grove, Potternewton, Leeds, LS7 3LTWalking directions to Blake Grove Convenience Store

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 LS7 2DL, 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 038BE01011355
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS7 2DL

Is LS7 2DL (Meanwood South & Sugarwell) safe?

The area around LS7 2DL records about 83 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near LS7 2DL?

The median sale price around LS7 2DL in Chapel Allerton is £271,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 225 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS7 2DL?

There are 12 schools close to LS7 2DL, including Alder Tree Primary Academy (Good), Chapel Allerton Primary School (Good) and Leeds City Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around LS7 2DL?

LS7 2DL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,214 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS7 2DL (Meanwood South & Sugarwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds North East covering LS7 2DL is Fabian Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Cristiana Mirosanu (Green Party).