Living in LS20, Leeds
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LS20 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 LS20
110 recorded home sales on the streets around central LS20 in the last 2 years, with a median of £264,000 and a range from £80,000 to £700,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 PARK ROAD, LS20 8AU | semi-detached | £295,000 | 2026-06-02 |
| 9 VICTORIA ROAD, LS20 8DH | terraced | £280,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 36 ASHTOFTS MOUNT, LS20 9DB | terraced | £261,792 | 2026-05-08 |
| RED GABLES RENTON DRIVE, LS20 8LW | detached | £600,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| 7 WELLS ROAD, LS20 9AE | terraced | £337,500 | 2026-04-09 |
| 9 MORTON TERRACE, LS20 8BU | terraced | £208,000 | 2026-04-07 |
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
30 schools within 3 miles , of which 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Burley Oaks Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
| Guiseley School | Secondary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Tranmere Park Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi |
| Thackley Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi |
23 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Woodhouse Grove School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near LS20, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
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 | 29.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.0% |
| Skilled trades | 7.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
107 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LS20 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 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Leeds's figures.
Common questions about LS20
What is the average house price in LS20?
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 LS20?
Prices in Leeds are up 5.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LS20?
The median of 110 recorded sales around central LS20 in the last 2 years is £264,000, ranging from £80,000 to £700,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LS20?
30 schools sit within 3 miles of central LS20, and 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LS20?
107 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS20 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LS20 at risk of flooding?
Central LS20 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 LS20 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 91% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £264,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 107 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LS20 safe?
107 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS20 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? LS20 or LS19, LS20 or BD17, LS20 or BD10.
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