LS5 in Leeds has experienced moderate price appreciation with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.9%, whilst rental growth has outpaced capital gains at 5.5% over the same period. The district sits at the 40th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 48.6 out of 100, indicating average market dynamics. Population expansion has remained modest at 1.0% over five years, suggesting limited demographic pressure driving demand. The area is in an active gentrification stage, characterised by ongoing physical and social change. For investors and buyers, LS5 presents a profile where rental yields have grown faster than property values, which may appeal to income-focused portfolios, though capital appreciation has remained below national averages.
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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 2.2 points this month to 46/100, driven mainly by safety.
7 planning applications submitted in LS5 over the last six months, 1 demolition.
- Demolition of a garage and rear extension; single storey side and rear extension; alteration of a front window to doors and alterations to first floor rear windows; widening of dropped kerb; new patio with stairs to rearJun 2026 · pending
- Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 5 (Waste collection) and 6 (Parking layout) of Planning Application 25/03403/FUJun 2026 · pending
- Single Storey Rear ExtensionJun 2026 · pending
Leeds (LS5) common questions
Is Leeds up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Leeds (LS5) as Active. Its trajectory score is 46/100 (Average), in the top 71% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Leeds safe?
Leeds has a safety score of 62/100 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 (LS5) 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 (LS5) is £1,115 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Leeds?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Leeds (LS4), Leeds (LS27), Leeds (LS12), Leeds (LS3), Leeds (LS1). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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