Postcode LS8 5HY 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 245.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Harehills South is £40,826 per year. The nearest station is Leeds located about 1.7 miles away. There are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Banstead Park.
Harehills South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 753 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Harehills South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 245.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Harehills South is £40,826 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS8 5HY.
Harehills South near LS8 5HY 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 5HY postcode area, located within Harehills South, there are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS8 5HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Baba Jaga | 107 Harehills Road, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 5HS | Walking directions to Baba Jaga |
| 0.1 mi | FilFoods | 46b Harehills Road, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 5PB | Walking directions to FilFoods |
| 0.1 mi | Super Farbod | 46a Harehills Road, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 5PB | Walking directions to Super Farbod |
| 0.1 mi | Fresh And Save | 60 Harehills Road, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 5LE | Walking directions to Fresh And Save |
| 0.1 mi | Harehills Mini Market | 83 Harehills Road, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 5HS | Walking directions to Harehills Mini Market |
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.