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.
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.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 | 19.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.2% |
| Skilled trades | 12.2% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.2% |
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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