Postcode report
LS28 5DF Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About LS28 5DF: area rating, property, schools and local change
LS28 5DF is a postcode in Calverley & Farsley, Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LS28 5DF, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LS28 5DF are housing and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LS28 5DF is based on Leeds 062 Census 2021. It covers 7,917 residents, 3,663 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near LS28 5DF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LS28 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £228k from 146 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LS28 5DF can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 2 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LS28 5DF by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LS28 5DF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 HMO licences, 8 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about LS28 5DF
Is LS28 5DF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 49% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LS28 5DF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LS28 5DF?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near LS28 5DF?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for LS28 5DF?
LocaleIQ matched LS28 5DF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LS28 5DF?
The latest median sold price is £228k based on 146 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LS28 5DF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 HMO licences, 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.