# LS1 Leeds Market Overview LS1 comprises Leeds city centre and immediate surrounds. Over the past five years, rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation, with rents increasing at 5.5% annually compared to property prices growing at 2.9% CAGR. Population growth in the district remained modest at 1.0% over the same period. The area sits at the pre-cursor stage of gentrification with a trajectory score of 50.2/100, placing it at the 51st percentile nationally. These metrics suggest rental yields may currently be more attractive than capital gains, whilst the early-stage gentrification classification indicates the district remains in early phases of potential structural change relative to other UK markets.
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- 1Property prices up 2.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Leeds · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.8 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by safety.
40 planning applications submitted in LS1 over the last six months, 5 change of use.
- Change of use of the ground floor from Cafe (Class E) to an Adult Gaming Centre (Sui Generis)Jun 2026 · pending
- Listed building application for internal and external alterations associated with change of use from an office and education use to a multi-purpose event venue; alterations to fenestration and installation of internal and roof mounted plantJun 2026 · pending
- Change of use from an office and education use to a multi-purpose event venue with associated works, plant to roof and alterations to fenestrationJun 2026 · pending
Leeds (LS1) common questions
Is Leeds up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Leeds (LS1) as Early. Its trajectory score is 48/100 (Average), in the top 59% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Leeds safe?
Leeds has a safety score of 54/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Leeds?
The average property price in Leeds (LS1) is £269k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Leeds?
The median monthly rent in Leeds (LS1) is £1,115 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Leeds?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Leeds (LS2), Leeds (LS3), Leeds (LS4), Leeds (LS9), Leeds (LS10). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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