Is LS1 5BW a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

1525 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of LS1 5BW. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
430
Shoplifting
327
Anti-social behaviour
149
Other theft
108
Public order
100
Vehicle crime
91
Criminal damage & arson
75
Drugs
65

House prices

£247,695

Average price in Leeds (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 3.8% year on year.

Terraced
£206,148
Semi-detached
£271,022
Detached
£454,505
Flat / maisonette
£151,734

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for LS1 5BW specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near LS1 5BW on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near LS1 5BW on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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