Area guide

Living in LS26, Leeds

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LS26 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.

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What actually sold around LS26

93 recorded home sales on the streets around central LS26 in the last 2 years, with a median of £226,000 and a range from £105,000 to £850,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
1 AIREDALE TERRACE, LS26 8LT terraced £195,000 2026-06-15
7 THE WOODLANDS, LS26 8HW terraced £330,000 2026-04-27
29 ASHLEIGH GARDENS, LS26 8PT semi-detached £319,000 2026-04-22
49 NORTH LANE, LS26 8TQ semi-detached £201,000 2026-04-17
50 PARK ROAD, LS26 8FX detached £520,000 2026-04-01
12 CONISTON WAY, LS26 8RR semi-detached £265,000 2026-04-01

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

15 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Nearest well-rated schoolsStageOfstedDistance
Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Primary Outstanding 1.0 mi
Oulton Academy Secondary Outstanding 1.1 mi
Colton Primary School Primary Outstanding 2.9 mi
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate Primary Outstanding 2.9 mi
Oulton Primary School Primary Good 0.4 mi
Woodlesford Primary School Primary Good 0.4 mi

13 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.

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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 groupShare of workers
Professional occupations19.0%
Elementary occupations13.2%
Skilled trades12.2%
Caring, leisure and other service11.3%
Administrative and secretarial10.2%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

88 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LS26 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.

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 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Leeds's figures.

Common questions about LS26

What is the average house price in LS26?

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 LS26?

Prices in Leeds are up 5.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in LS26?

The median of 93 recorded sales around central LS26 in the last 2 years is £226,000, ranging from £105,000 to £850,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

Are the schools good in LS26?

15 schools sit within 3 miles of central LS26, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

How much crime is there in LS26?

88 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS26 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).

Is LS26 at risk of flooding?

Central LS26 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 LS26 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 £226,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 88 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is LS26 safe?

88 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS26 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? LS26 or LS99, LS26 or LS88, LS26 or LS98.

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