LS6 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the LS6 postcode district in Leeds. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£246,699

Leeds · 2026-05 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample
5

Median £265,000

Crimes, last 6 months
2,745

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
2

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about LS6

The average home across Leeds is worth about £246,699 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and the median of the 5 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside LS6 is £265,000, and prices have risen 3.7% over the last year.

Of 485 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in LS6, band C is the most common, and 44.3% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 2,745 crimes around the centre of LS6 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (943).

There are 2 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of LS6 in Leeds, including Shire Oak VC Primary School.

The district covers the Chapel Allerton, Headingley & Hyde Park, Kirkstall, Little London & Woodhouse ward areas.

Energy ratings in LS6
A
5 · 1%
B
39 · 8%
C
226 · 46.6%
D
148 · 30.5%
E
47 · 9.7%
F
12 · 2.5%
G
8 · 1.6%

Sample of 485 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in LS6, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£246,699
Detached
£453,035
Semi-detached
£269,965
Terraced
£204,722
Flat
£151,883

Prices changed +3.7% over the last year in Leeds.

Busiest streets for sales in LS6
RIDGE TERRACE
1 sales · median £525,000
LAWSON WOOD DRIVE
1 sales · median £180,000
KELSALL PLACE
1 sales · median £115,000
SHIRE OAK ROAD
1 sales · median £265,000
CLAREMONT CRESCENT
1 sales · median £360,000
Recorded crime in LS6
Violence and sexual offences943
Vehicle crime298
Shoplifting208
Other theft206
Criminal damage and arson200
Anti-social behaviour197
Burglary188
Public order179
Drugs88

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near LS6

Primary

  • Shire Oak VC Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.2 mi
  • Spring Bank Primary SchoolRequires improvement · 0.3 mi
  • Brudenell Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.4 mi
  • Quarry Mount Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.7 mi
  • Meanwood Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 mi

Secondary

  • Ormston SchoolNot rated · 0.3 mi
  • Lighthouse Futures TrustNot rated · 0.3 mi
  • Leeds City AcademyNot rated · 0.5 mi
  • Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form CollegeNot rated · 1.0 mi
  • Leeds Arts UniversityNot rated · 1.1 mi
Wards covered by LS6

Chapel Allerton · Headingley & Hyde Park · Kirkstall · Little London & Woodhouse · Moortown · Weetwood

Common questions about LS6

What is the average house price in LS6?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Leeds at £246,699 as of 2026-05. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the LS6 district have a median price of £265,000.

How much does each property type cost in LS6?

Detached £453,035, semi-detached £269,965, terraced £204,722, flats £151,883, based on the UK House Price Index for Leeds.

Is LS6 a safe area?

Police recorded 2,745 crimes near the centre of LS6 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 943 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in LS6 usually have?

Band C is the most common rating in our sample of 485 certificates from LS6, with 44.3% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near LS6?

2 schools within a mile of the LS6 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Ormston School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this LS6 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.