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LS99 2BL

Leeds Road

Hunslet & Riverside

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Detailed insights for LS99 2BL

Overview

Postcode LS99 2BL 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, roughly 1.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton is £46,365 per year. The nearest station is Woodlesford, about 2.4 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
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,930 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% 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 LS99 2BL.

Flood risk

No risk

Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton near LS99 2BL 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 2.4 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

Median price£154,500
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)172
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £220K

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £154,500 (about £243 per square foot) in Hunslet & Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,120 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hunslet & Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£267,500£303
Flats91£180,000£286
Semi-Detached14£170,500£223
Terraced65£140,000£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hunslet & Riverside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hunslet & Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£129,000£164,100£83,750£75,000
2017£145,000£167,000£101,225£78,000
2018£158,750£168,000£106,200£88,000
2019£155,000£173,000£115,000£87,500
2020£160,000£182,000£122,000£95,000
2021£160,000£165,000£135,500£90,000
2022£186,000£162,000£162,500£120,000
2023£265,000£190,000£161,000£114,750
2024£221,250£195,000£185,000£122,000
2025£277,500£184,975£170,000£136,000
2026£295,000£155,500£200,000£132,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hunslet & Riverside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hunslet & Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180£263£131£91
2017£210£272£124£88
2018£198£265£142£100
2019£212£277£158£101
2020£200£305£154£102
2021£179£291£159£112
2022£196£296£164£145
2023£271£302£193£141
2024£243£312£225£147
2025£252£294£220£154
2026£274£284£274£143
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hunslet & Riverside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the LS99 2BL 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 LS99 2BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
1.0 miPrimaryVictoria Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

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 LS99 2BL, 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 Introduced2010-08-01

Frequently asked questions about LS99 2BL

Is LS99 2BL (Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton) safe?

The area around LS99 2BL 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 LS99 2BL?

The median sale price around LS99 2BL in Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton is £154,500 (about £243 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS99 2BL?

There is 1 school close to LS99 2BL, including Victoria Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS99 2BL?

LS99 2BL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,930 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS99 2BL (Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds South covering LS99 2BL is Hilary Benn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Carlisle (Green Party).