Property trends for LS10

    LS10 covers central Leeds, including the city centre and inner urban neighbourhoods. It is a densely populated, younger area with a vibrant mix of student accommodation, converted warehouses, and purpose-built flats, reflecting its appeal to young professionals and university populations.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - LS10

    £201,655

    13

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Monthly Rent - LS

    £1,120

    60

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - LS10

    £33,453

    22

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - LS

    6.0%

    51

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LS10

    4.7%

    91

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LS

    4.4%

    81

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Street Rankings — LS10

    Top 5 streets in LS10 ranked by 3-year average sale price.

    #Street3Y Avg
    1Central Place£412,500
    2Orrell Grove£388,750
    3Glade Walk£360,000
    4New Lane£355,000
    5Kensington Gardens£344,200

    Latest Rent — LS10

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The average property price in LS10 is £199,000, placing it among the cheapest districts nationally. Despite this affordable entry point, the area has experienced strong 10-year annualised growth of 4.8%, well above the national average. Transaction activity has slowed recently, with 321 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 461, suggesting a tightening market.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent of £1,103 sits slightly above the national median. Rental growth over the past decade has been robust at 4.3% annually, outpacing national trends. The flat yield of 5.7% is notably above its 10-year average of 5.0%, indicating strengthening returns for buy-to-let investors in the current market.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household income of £33,453 is significantly below the national average, placing the area among lower-income districts. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x has risen from 5.2x in 2016, indicating that affordability for purchase has worsened. Rental affordability has also deteriorated, with the rent-to-income ratio climbing from 29.6% to 30.6%, reflecting faster rent growth than income growth.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    LS10 has a distinctly younger profile than the nation: the 25–34 age group makes up 20.2% of the population, well above the 13.4% national average, while those aged 65 and over account for just 11.2% against the national 19.6%. The housing tenure is dominated by private and social renting, which together account for 59.3% of households—far higher than the national combined figure of 38.2%. Owner-occupation is correspondingly low at 39.8%. Employment is fairly balanced across professional and technical roles, though elementary occupations (13.1%) and caring professions (10.1%) are proportionally stronger than the national average.

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