Living in LS5, Leeds
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LS5 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 LS5
115 recorded home sales on the streets around central LS5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £245,000 and a range from £80,000 to £535,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 VESPER GARDENS, LS5 3NS | semi-detached | £231,000 | 2026-06-17 |
| 12 VESPER COURT DRIVE, LS5 3NZ | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 16 VESPER GATE CRESCENT, LS5 3NP | semi-detached | £280,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 96 SPEN LANE, LS6 3NA | semi-detached | £150,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 2 VESPER GARDENS, LS5 3NS | semi-detached | £257,500 | 2026-05-15 |
| 16 DE LACY MOUNT, LS5 3JF | terraced | £280,000 | 2026-05-15 |
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
57 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beecroft Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Horsforth Featherbank Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Bramley Park Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| The Farnley Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
| Hollybush Primary | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
45 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Richmond House School, The Froebelian School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near LS5, 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
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Leeds Beckett University, Leeds Trinity University.
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 | 29.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 22.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 8.6% |
| Sales and customer service | 8.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
321 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LS5 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 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Leeds's figures.
Common questions about LS5
What is the average house price in LS5?
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 LS5?
Prices in Leeds are up 5.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LS5?
The median of 115 recorded sales around central LS5 in the last 2 years is £245,000, ranging from £80,000 to £535,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LS5?
57 schools sit within 3 miles of central LS5, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LS5?
321 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LS5 at risk of flooding?
Central LS5 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 LS5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £245,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 321 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LS5 safe?
321 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS5 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? LS5 or LS4, LS5 or LS13, LS5 or LS6.
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