LeedsLS12
Leeds · Yorkshire and The Humber
LS12 in Leeds exhibits characteristics typical of late-stage gentrification, with a trajectory score of 46.1 out of 100, placing it at the 27th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.9%, whilst rental growth has outpaced this at 5.5% annually. Population expansion remains modest at 1.0% over the same period. The divergence between rental and capital appreciation suggests the area functions primarily as a rental market rather than one driven by significant price escalation. These metrics indicate a maturing neighbourhood where income-generating investment may be more pronounced than long-term capital growth prospects.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 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 up 1.4 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by safety.
18 planning applications submitted in LS12 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 1 change of use.
- Alterations to first floor to form one additional dwelling and retention of store use to ground floor, incorporating first floor extension to side and rear and roof alterations; installation of bike stores and EV chargers to rearJun 2026 · pending
- Change of use from student accommodation to House of Multiple Occupation (sui generis) and minor external alterationsFeb 2026 · pending
- T1 Sycamore draw back the overhanging branches on the north side of the crown by approximately 2 metres. Prune back to suitable lateral branches and natural growth points, maintaining the tree's natural form. All pruning cuts will be a maximum diameter of 75 mm (3 inches). T2 and T3 Beech Draw back the east side of both trees by approximately 2 metres. Prune back to suitable growth points and lateral branches to retain a balanced crown. All pruning cuts will be a maximum diameter of 75 mm (3 inches). T4 Holly Fell the holly tree to as close to ground level as practicable.Jul 2026 · pending
Leeds (LS12) common questions
Is Leeds up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Leeds (LS12) as Late-Stage. Its trajectory score is 47/100 (Average), in the top 65% of districts nationally. The score is up 2.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Leeds safe?
Leeds has a safety score of 31/100 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 (LS12) 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 (LS12) is £1,115 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Leeds?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Leeds (LS27), Leeds (LS13), Leeds (LS5), Leeds (LS18), Leeds (LS1). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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