Postcode LS8 5AP is located in a major urban area, within the Gipton & Harehills ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Harehills North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Harehills North is £38,246 per year. The nearest station is Leeds located about 1.8 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Potternewton Park.
Harehills North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 968 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Harehills North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Harehills North is £38,246 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 188 ft away from LS8 5AP.
Harehills North near LS8 5AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leeds located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Potternewton Park | Large | Walking directions to Potternewton Park |
| 0.2 mi | Banstead Park | Small | Walking directions to Banstead Park |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Gipton & Harehills area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £330,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £318,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 92 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gipton & Harehills
In the LS8 5AP postcode area, located within Harehills North, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS8 5AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Super Save | 49 Shepherds Lane, Chapeltown, Leeds, LS8 5AW | Walking directions to Super Save |
| 0.1 mi | Deshi Bazaar | 22a Shepherds Lane, Chapeltown, Leeds, LS8 4LG | Walking directions to Deshi Bazaar |
| 0.1 mi | Leeds City Store | 63 Shepherds Lane, Chapeltown, Leeds, LS8 5AT | Walking directions to Leeds City Store |
| 0.1 mi | Pauls Supersave | 53 Ellers Road, Chapeltown, Leeds, LS8 4EP | Walking directions to Pauls Supersave |
| 0.1 mi | Abu Bakr | 215 Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 4HS | Walking directions to Abu Bakr |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.