Postcode LS8 5JU 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 225.9 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 1.9 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Banstead Park.
Harehills North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,828 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Harehills North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 225.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS8 5JU.
Harehills North near LS8 5JU 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 1.9 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 5JU postcode area, located within Harehills North, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS8 5JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Supreme Stores | 156-158 Harehills Lane, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 5JP | Walking directions to Supreme Stores |
| 0.1 mi | International Foods | 166 Harehills Lane, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 5JP | Walking directions to International Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Bewar Food Store | 39a Harehills Road, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 5HR | Walking directions to Bewar Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Gohar Discount Store | 211 Harehills Lane, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 3QH | Walking directions to Gohar Discount Store |
| 0.1 mi | SK Superstore | 14a Harehills Road, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 5PB | Walking directions to SK Superstore |
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.