Is LS8 5EW a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1143 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of LS8 5EW. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
417
Shoplifting
104
Public order
91
Vehicle crime
84
Anti-social behaviour
83
Criminal damage & arson
79
Other theft
79
Drugs
51

House prices

£249,394

Average price in Leeds (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 5.9% year on year.

Terraced
£206,957
Semi-detached
£272,670
Detached
£458,659
Flat / maisonette
£153,650

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for LS8 5EW 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 LS8 5EW on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near LS8 5EW on Check Food Hygiene

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