Living in LS23, Leeds
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LS23 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 LS23
85 recorded home sales on the streets around central LS23 in the last 2 years, with a median of £438,800 and a range from £66,250 to £1,450,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ST MARYS STREET, LS23 6BP | semi-detached | £356,500 | 2026-06-15 |
| 13 IVY LANE, LS23 6PP | detached | £500,500 | 2026-06-12 |
| 5 BEECHES END, LS23 6HL | detached | £425,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 1 CHAPEL LANE, LS23 6HU | detached | £480,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| FLAT 21 BOX TREE COURT WESTWOOD WAY, LS23 6FU | flat-maisonette | £210,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 11 HALL MEWS, LS23 6DT | terraced | £190,000 | 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
12 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Spa Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Crossley Street Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Primrose Lane Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.2 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa | Primary | Not rated | 0.1 mi |
8 state primary and 3 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 | 32.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 22.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.8% |
| Skilled trades | 5.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
47 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LS23 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 LS23
What is the average house price in LS23?
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 LS23?
Prices in Leeds are up 5.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LS23?
The median of 85 recorded sales around central LS23 in the last 2 years is £438,800, ranging from £66,250 to £1,450,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LS23?
12 schools sit within 3 miles of central LS23, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LS23?
47 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LS23 at risk of flooding?
Central LS23 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 LS23 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 £438,800; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 47 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LS23 safe?
47 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS23 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? LS23 or LS22, LS23 or LS24, LS23 or LS14.
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