Living in LS15, Leeds
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LS15 in Leeds. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Leeds: £249,394, up 5.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around LS15
91 recorded home sales on the streets around central LS15 in the last 2 years, with a median of £262,500 and a range from £100,000 to £580,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 KINGSWEAR CRESCENT, LS15 8PH | semi-detached | £255,000 | 2026-06-25 |
| 23 THE DRIVE, LS15 8ER | semi-detached | £375,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 7 SOUTH VIEW, LS15 8BE | terraced | £150,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 54 AUSTHORPE ROAD, LS15 8DX | terraced | £195,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 59 AUSTHORPE ROAD, LS15 8EQ | detached | £355,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 22 HOLLYSHAW CRESCENT, LS15 7AN | semi-detached | £460,000 | 2026-04-23 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
29 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Manston Primary | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Cross Gates Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| John Smeaton Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Whitkirk Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Seacroft Grange Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
21 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.7% |
| Skilled trades | 12.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
250 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LS15 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Leeds's figures.
Common questions about LS15
What is the average house price in LS15?
The average sold price in Leeds is £249,394 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LS15?
Prices in Leeds are up 5.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LS15?
The median of 91 recorded sales around central LS15 in the last 2 years is £262,500, ranging from £100,000 to £580,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LS15?
29 schools sit within 3 miles of central LS15, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LS15?
250 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS15 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LS15 at risk of flooding?
Central LS15 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LS15 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 83% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £262,500; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 250 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LS15 safe?
250 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS15 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? LS15 or LS14, LS15 or LS9, LS15 or LS8.
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