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LS88 8AL

Hunslet & Riverside

Leeds

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Detailed insights for LS88 8AL

Overview

Postcode LS88 8AL is located in a major urban area, within the Hunslet & Riverside ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton is £46,365 per year. The nearest station is Woodlesford located about 2.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,584 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton is £46,365 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LS88 8AL.

Flood risk

N/A

Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton near LS88 8AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Woodlesford located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
232.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.46(+12%)
Vehicle crime
25.5(+353%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.55(+116%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.77(+24%)
Other theft
17.77(+167%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
86.58%
Other White
22
7.03%
Chinese
5
1.6%
African
3
0.96%
Roma
3
0.96%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
49
18.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
18.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
17.37%
Level 3 (A level)
43
16.6%
Apprenticeship
34
13.13%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
43.8%
Owns outright
56
40.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.14%
Social rents from council
3
2.19%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Hunslet & Riverside

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Hunslet & Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hunslet & Riverside in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hunslet & Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£267,500£3,266
Flats93£180,000£3,158
Semi-Detached11£171,000£2,370
Terraced64£140,000£1,707

10 year median price trend in Hunslet & Riverside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hunslet & Riverside.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS88 8AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS88 8AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 20254, Savannah Way, Leeds, LS10 1ABOtherFreehold£7,350,000

Schools

In the LS88 8AL postcode area, located within Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS88 8AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
1.0 miPrimaryVictoria Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).

Band A£1,448
Band B£1,690
Band C£1,931
Band D£2,172
Band E£2,655
Band F£3,138
Band G£3,621
Band H£4,345

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS88 8AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ed Carlisle

Hunslet & Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Hilary Benn

Leeds South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds SouthE14001323
WardHunslet & RiversideE05011399
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leeds Dock, Hunslet & StourtonE02006876
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 112CE01011470
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2007-09-01

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Frequently asked questions about LS88 8AL

Is LS88 8AL (Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton) safe?

The area around LS88 8AL records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LS88 8AL?

The median sale price around LS88 8AL in Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton is £155,000 (about £2,473 per square metre) based on 170 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS88 8AL?

There is 1 school close to LS88 8AL, including Victoria Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS88 8AL?

LS88 8AL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,584 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.