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LS7 2ST

Bentley Gardens

Weetwood

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Overview

Postcode LS7 2ST is located in a major urban area, within the Weetwood ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Meanwood area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.3 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 Meanwood is £54,332 per year. The nearest station is Burley Park, about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
70.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Meanwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,493 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Meanwood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

70.4%

Approximately 70.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Meanwood is £54,332 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS7 2ST.

Flood risk

No risk

Meanwood near LS7 2ST 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
135
Population density
6,053.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.67(+10%)
Shoplifting
36.67(+319%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.33(+102%)
Anti-social behaviour
10(-30%)
Other theft
9.33(+40%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
83
61.48%
African
12
8.89%
Other White
10
7.41%
Irish
8
5.93%
Pakistani
5
3.7%
Total population: 135

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
41
34.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
24
20.34%
Level 3 (A level)
13
11.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
10.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
9.32%
Total 16+ residents: 118

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
48
59.26%
Owns outright
9
11.11%
Owns with a mortgage
9
11.11%
Social rents from council
9
11.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
7.41%
Total households: 81

Property prices in Weetwood

Median price£287,000
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)319
Typical range (middle 50%)£219K – £403K

Based on 319 recent sales, the median property price is £287,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Weetwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £14,232 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weetwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£519,995£342
Semi-Detached142£312,500£307
Terraced64£285,000£291
Flats70£166,250£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Weetwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weetwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420,000£138,000£228,000£180,750
2017£321,250£142,175£225,500£217,700
2018£360,000£150,500£220,000£205,500
2019£360,000£157,075£265,000£196,000
2020£410,000£155,500£282,500£230,000
2021£387,500£153,750£271,000£241,275
2022£425,000£165,406£272,500£250,000
2023£509,995£160,000£315,000£245,000
2024£425,000£172,000£309,500£279,995
2025£478,750£166,250£315,000£287,080
2026£602,500£173,000£318,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weetwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weetwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£273£201£210£197
2017£263£207£224£226
2018£281£209£236£216
2019£288£210£241£231
2020£311£222£272£262
2021£322£218£272£257
2022£354£234£303£285
2023£371£236£310£324
2024£362£237£312£313
2025£360£237£307£313
2026£322£252£291£270
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weetwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Weetwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS7 2ST.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS7 2ST
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202522, Bentley Lane, Leeds, LS7 2QRTerracedFreehold£337,000
22 Oct 20257, Bentley Parade, Leeds, LS6 4AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£287,000
05 Mar 2026521, Meanwood Road, Leeds, LS6 4AWTerracedFreehold£329,000
30 Apr 20261, Bentley Grove, Leeds, LS6 4ATTerracedFreehold£290,000
06 Feb 202633, Bentley Grove, Leeds, LS6 4ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£318,000

Schools

In the LS7 2ST postcode area, located within Meanwood, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS7 2ST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryMeanwood Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableLighthouse Futures TrustSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.5 miPrimaryShire Oak VC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS7 2ST

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS7 2ST
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiStonegate Road, Leeds, LS7 2TTWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miMorrisons Daily64-66 Stainbeck Road, Meanwood, Leeds, LS7 2PWWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miWaitroseGreen Road, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4RJWalking directions to Waitrose
0.5 miSainsbury's Local105 Stainbeck Road, Meanwood, Leeds, LS7 2PRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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

Local councillors

Izaak Wilson

Weetwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative 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
WardWeetwoodE05011413
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MeanwoodE02002360
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 031DE01011691
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about LS7 2ST

Is LS7 2ST (Meanwood) safe?

The area around LS7 2ST records about 113 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near LS7 2ST?

The median sale price around LS7 2ST in Meanwood is £287,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 319 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS7 2ST?

There are 15 schools close to LS7 2ST, including Meanwood Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Lighthouse Futures Trust (Good) and Shire Oak VC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS7 2ST?

LS7 2ST scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,493 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS7 2ST (Meanwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds Central and Headingley covering LS7 2ST is Alex Sobel (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Izaak Wilson (Labour and Co-operative Party).