Leeds on the map
Built-up area118.9 km² (45.9 sq mi)
Location in West YorkshireLeeds sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Leeds
Leeds is a city located in West Yorkshire, England, within the LS7 postcode area. It is known for its diverse cultural scene and a variety of shopping options. The city centre features a mix of modern and historic architecture, with many buildings reflecting its industrial past. Leeds is also home to several museums and galleries, including the Leeds Art Gallery and the Royal Armouries Museum, which showcase a range of exhibits.
In addition to its cultural offerings, Leeds has a vibrant food scene, with numerous restaurants, cafes, and bars catering to different tastes. The city is well-connected by public transport, making it easy to explore nearby areas. Parks and green spaces, such as Roundhay Park, provide opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. Overall, Leeds presents a blend of urban life and accessibility to nature, appealing to both residents and visitors alike.
School Ratings in Leeds
Families in Leeds have access to 262 local schools. Chapeltown Children's Centre and Dixons Trinity Chapeltown are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Leeds
Homes sell for an average of £290K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £242K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Leeds
Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Leeds, with 955 incidents recorded in June 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Leeds
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Leeds around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.
Healthcare in Leeds
There are 92 GP surgeries within three miles of Leeds, the nearest being Oatland-pharmacy Plus Health (0.1 miles away).
A closer look at Leeds
A Northern Town with City-Scale Earnings
Some towns wear their prosperity quietly. Leeds, with 700,921 residents spread across a dense 1,440 people per square kilometre, is one of them. Across its 276,717 households, the average income reaches £50,953 a year, a figure that sits comfortably above the regional norm. That earning power shapes everything from the morning commute into the LS1 business district to the family rhythms of the outer suburbs. It is not simply a commuter settlement or a student town; it is a self-sufficient economic engine, where the pay packets of finance, tech and professional services have rewritten the social contract of a former industrial centre.
What a Home Costs in LS Postcodes
Housing here tells a story of sharp contrasts. The average sold price across the town is £262,052, but that headline masks a steep internal ladder. A terraced house, the classic northern starter home, changes hands at £197,918. A flat is even more accessible at £170,713. Yet the leap to a semi-detached property, at £271,605, already demands significantly more, and a detached home reaches £470,940. These numbers mean a young professional in a Leeds flat can live comfortably on the town’s robust incomes, but a growing family eyeing a detached house in a leafier LS postcode will feel the stretch. The gap between the average semi and the average detached is nearly £200,000, a reminder that within the same postcode area, different lives are being lived.
The LS7 Grid and Its Many Faces
Postcodes here are more than mail sorting codes; they are identity. The LS7 area anchors the town, but it is the constellation of districts that gives Leeds its texture. LS1 holds the commercial core, while LS10 and LS11 stretch southwards, and LS12, LS13, LS14, LS15, LS16, LS17, LS18, LS19 push out into residential swathes. The density of 1,440 people per square kilometre is not uniform; it tightens around the centre and loosens into the semi-rural fringes where detached homes command their premium. This geography means a household in LS17 might have a very different weekly budget to one in LS2, even though both count as Leeds. The town’s higher-than-typical incomes help bridge some of those fissures, but the postcode map is also a map of property wealth, education levels and life chances. To understand Leeds is to understand that an LS prefix is the start of the story, not the end.
In total, more than a dozen postcode districts stitch the town together, from the dense urban cluster of LS1 and LS2 to the suburban arcs of LS16 and LS17. This sprawl means that the average household income of £50,953 plays out differently: it might fund a spacious semi in LS15 but only a well-located flat in LS1. The town’s 276,717 households are not a monolith, and the postcode boundaries often mark the subtle shifts in housing stock and social fabric.
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Free tools that work on any Leeds postcode, from house prices and council tax bands to schools and local services.
Property Prices 89,708 sales
Schools & Education 262 within 5 miles View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the LS7 postcode area.
Household Income in Leeds ONS 2023
The average total household income in Leeds is approximately £50,953 a year before tax, 8% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £38,836. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £38,836.
Businesses in Leeds ONS 2025
There are approximately 24,968 active businesses based in Leeds, around 36 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 87% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 652 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Leeds IMD 2025
Deprivation levels in Leeds are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.
Crime in Leeds 9,441 crimes · June 2026
Crime figures for Leeds are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Leeds
Of the 293,487 households in and around Leeds, 55% are owned, 22% are socially rented and 23% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Leeds.