LS7 Leeds occupies the active gentrification stage with a trajectory score of 45.0/100, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices have appreciated at 2.9% compound annual growth rate, while rental values have expanded at 5.5% CAGR, indicating stronger income generation relative to capital growth. Population growth in the district reached 1.0% over the same period. These metrics suggest moderate price momentum coupled with more robust rental performance, typical of areas experiencing transitional development. Investors seeking yield-focused opportunities may note the rental growth differential, though the below-average trajectory score warrants consideration against alternative locations.
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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 0.6 points this month to 44/100, driven mainly by safety.
22 planning applications submitted in LS7 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 2 change of use.
- retrospective application for the change of use of former student residence to nine self contained dwellings with alterations to fenestration, insertion of new roof light, parking with EVCP's, bike and bin store provisions, boundary treatment works dropped kerbs and widening of access along with new external stairs and rampJun 2026 · pending
- Change of use from Betting Shop (Sui generis) to Convenience Store (Class E)Jun 2026 · pending
- Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3), to be used as social housingJun 2026 · pending
Leeds (LS7) common questions
Is Leeds up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Leeds (LS7) as Active. Its trajectory score is 44/100 (Average), in the top 80% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Leeds safe?
Leeds has a safety score of 28/100 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 (LS7) 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 (LS7) is £1,115 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Leeds?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Leeds (LS17), Leeds (LS6), Leeds (LS11), Leeds (LS16), Leeds (LS8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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