Postcode LS8 5DU 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 Lincoln Green & St James area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 207.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lincoln Green & St James is £36,642 per year. The nearest station is Leeds located about 1.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Banstead Park.
Lincoln Green & St James has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,125 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Lincoln Green & St James has a very high crime rate, with approximately 207.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 59.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lincoln Green & St James is £36,642 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from LS8 5DU.
Lincoln Green & St James near LS8 5DU 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Banstead Park | Small | Walking directions to Banstead Park |
| 0.5 mi | Buslingthorpe Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Buslingthorpe Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Norma Hutchinson Park | Small | Walking directions to Norma Hutchinson Park |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £153,000 in Gipton & Harehills area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £255,500 | £2,230 |
| Flats | 8 | £135,000 | £2,442 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £207,500 | £2,510 |
| Terraced | 79 | £126,000 | £1,558 |
10 year median price trend in Gipton & Harehills
In the LS8 5DU postcode area, located within Lincoln Green & St James, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS8 5DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tian Tian Oriental Food | 77 Roseville Road, Sheepscar, Leeds, LS8 5DT | Walking directions to Tian Tian Oriental Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS7 1QR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Amigo | Beckett Street, Burmantofts, Leeds, LS9 7TF | Walking directions to Amigo |
| 0.3 mi | Amigo | Beckett Street, Burmantofts, Leeds, LS9 7TF | Walking directions to Amigo |
| 0.3 mi | Amigo | Beckett Street, Burmantofts, Leeds, LS9 7TF | Walking directions to Amigo |
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.
Elected local representatives for LS8 5DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Salma Arif
Gipton & Harehills - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard Burgon
Leeds East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.