Postcode LS8 5LH 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 217.5 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 1.5 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 217.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from LS8 5LH.
Lincoln Green & St James near LS8 5LH 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 5LH postcode area, located within Lincoln Green & St James, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS8 5LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | FilFoods | 46b Harehills Road, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 5PB | Walking directions to FilFoods |
| 0.2 mi | Super Farbod | 46a Harehills Road, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 5PB | Walking directions to Super Farbod |
| 0.2 mi | Fresh And Save | 60 Harehills Road, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 5LE | Walking directions to Fresh And Save |
| 0.2 mi | Baba Jaga | 107 Harehills Road, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 5HS | Walking directions to Baba Jaga |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS7 1QR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.