Living in LS21, Leeds
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LS21 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 LS21
96 recorded home sales on the streets around central LS21 in the last 2 years, with a median of £270,000 and a range from £91,000 to £610,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 KINGS CLOSE, LS21 1RQ | terraced | £270,000 | 2026-06-16 |
| 43 NORTH PARADE, LS21 1BA | terraced | £230,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 11 TEALBECK COURT TEALBECK APPROACH, LS21 1RJ | flat-maisonette | £165,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 31 HAMILTON TERRACE, LS21 1AN | terraced | £260,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 95 ALBION STREET, LS21 1DA | terraced | £298,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| APARTMENT 21 GARNETT MILL MILL WAY, LS21 1FU | flat-maisonette | £290,000 | 2026-05-07 |
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
11 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Ashfield Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Guiseley School | Secondary | Good | 3.0 mi |
| Otley All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College | Secondary | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Otley the Whartons Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
8 state primary and 2 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 | 27.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.9% |
| Skilled trades | 9.2% |
| Elementary occupations | 8.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
70 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LS21 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), river flooding. 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 LS21
What is the average house price in LS21?
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 LS21?
Prices in Leeds are up 5.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LS21?
The median of 96 recorded sales around central LS21 in the last 2 years is £270,000, ranging from £91,000 to £610,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LS21?
11 schools sit within 3 miles of central LS21, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LS21?
70 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS21 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is LS21 at risk of flooding?
Central LS21 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LS21 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £270,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 70 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LS21 safe?
70 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS21 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. 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? LS21 or LS20, LS21 or LS19, LS21 or LS29.
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