Living in LS3, Leeds
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LS3 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 LS3
15 recorded home sales on the streets around central LS3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £225,000 and a range from £73,500 to £639,860. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 DENISON HALL, 52 HANOVER SQUARE, LS3 1BW | flat-maisonette | £405,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 5 KENDAL BANK, LS3 1NR | flat-maisonette | £73,500 | 2025-12-19 |
| 30 DENISON HALL, 52 HANOVER SQUARE, LS3 1BW | terraced | £335,000 | 2025-12-03 |
| 34 CONSORT WALK, LS3 1NU | semi-detached | £241,590 | 2025-11-21 |
| 26 CONSORT WALK, LS3 1NU | terraced | £215,000 | 2025-10-24 |
| 11 DENISON HALL, 52 HANOVER SQUARE, LS3 1BW | flat-maisonette | £190,000 | 2025-08-22 |
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
76 schools within 3 miles , of which 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Beecroft Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Ebor Gardens Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Beeston | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
53 state primary and 13 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al Kauthar Girls Academy, LS-TEN, Richmond House School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near LS3, 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.
Universities
4 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Leeds Arts University, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds College of Music, University of Leeds.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
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 | 25.3% |
| Sales and customer service | 19.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 17.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1295 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LS3 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 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Leeds's figures.
Common questions about LS3
What is the average house price in LS3?
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 LS3?
Prices in Leeds are up 5.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LS3?
The median of 15 recorded sales around central LS3 in the last 2 years is £225,000, ranging from £73,500 to £639,860 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LS3?
76 schools sit within 3 miles of central LS3, and 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LS3?
1295 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LS3 at risk of flooding?
Central LS3 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 LS3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 88% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £225,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1295 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LS3 safe?
1295 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS3 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? LS3 or LS1, LS3 or LS2, LS3 or LS4.
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