LS88 8AA postcode in Leeds, England
LS88 8AA is a postcode in Leeds, in the Hunslet & Riverside ward. It is in the Leeds South parliamentary constituency and the West Yorkshire police force area, and has been in use since April 2007. It is a large-user postcode, which Royal Mail gives to a single address that gets a lot of mail.
Where LS88 8AA is, and what is near it
- LS88 8AA
- Other postcodes in LS88 8: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 5 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.7653, longitude -1.5015)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after LS88 8AA?
- LeedsCouncil, for all local services Leeds: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around LS88 8AA Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- West YorkshirePolice force area
- Leeds SouthParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Hilary Benn (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Hilary Benn
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at LS88 8AA?
Ofcom gives no broadband figures for LS88 8AA. It reports postcodes with homes or businesses it can match to its data, so a new postcode, or one with no premises on its list, has none.
Check one address, and mobile coverage, on Ofcom's checker Compare broadband at another postcodeSource: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at LS88 8AA?
BinDayBuddy does not read Leeds City Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Leeds City Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is LS88 8AA at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include LS88 8AA.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Leeds
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for LS88 8AA: 10,439 properties in Leeds are at high risk (2.3% of all its properties). All the figures for Leeds
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of LS88 8AA is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
Homes sold in LS88 8AA
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in LS88 8AA from January 2024 to August 2026.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near LS88 8AA?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 630 homes in the neighbourhood around LS88 8AA. Over half of them (71%) are in council tax band A. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (32%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Leeds for 2026‑27: £2,284. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,522 (band A) to £2,030 (band C); band A, the most common, is £1,522.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 450 (71%) | £1,522 |
| Band B | about 80 (13%) | £1,776 |
| Band C | about 100 (16%) | £2,030 |
| Band D | withheld | £2,284 |
| Band E | fewer than 5 | £2,791 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,299 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £3,806 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,567 |
When the homes were built
- 6% Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- 32% 1919 to 1939
- 9% 1945 to 1964
- 26% 1965 to 1982
- 23% 1983 to 1999
- None 2000 to 2009
- 3% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2000 to 2009, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Leeds before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of LS88 8AA is in (ONS area E01011470), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near LS88 8AA?
The nearest open schools to LS88 8AA, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to LS88 8AA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of LS88 8AA is Woodlesford Rail Station, 4.0 km away in a straight line.
- Woodlesford Rail Station Railway station 4.0 kmCycle
- Leeds Rail Station Railway station 4.6 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
5 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Royal Mail, 156 m away.
More stations near LS88 8AA, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near LS88 8AA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of LS88 8AA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Arthington Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 0113 385 2180 2.2 kmCycle
- Dr S Hussain Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 0113 271 1884 2.2 kmCycle
- South Bank Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 0113 270 5194 2.3 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near LS88 8AA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of LS88 8AA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Blink Charging point · 14 chargers 2.0 kmCycle
- Ionity Charging point · 6 chargers · up to 350 kW 2.0 kmCycle
- Swarco Charging point · No details mapped 2.0 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near LS88 8AA?
The nearest to the centre of LS88 8AA, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- EvoDental Leeds Clinic Phone 0800 470 3719 450 mWalk
- LS10 Dental Care Phone 0113 277 6606 1.5 kmCycle
- Hunslet Dental Surgery Phone 01909 562475 2.3 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to LS88 8AA?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Dr. Raja Hair Restoration Phone 0333 335 5868 3.0 kmCycle
- St James's University Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report June 2025 · Phone 0113 243 3144 4.8 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near LS88 8AA?
The nearest care homes to the centre of LS88 8AA, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Victoria House Residential Home Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report September 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 0113 270 8529 1.6 kmCycle
- Carlton House Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report June 2026 · Phone 0113 282 7110 2.0 kmCycle
- Nesfield Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2025 · Phone 0113 277 6880 2.0 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near LS88 8AA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of LS88 8AA, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Belle Isle Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 0113 270 9596 1.5 kmCycle
- Hunslet Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 0113 277 1439 2.3 kmCycle
- Well, 17-18 Penny Hill Centre Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 0113 270 5763 2.3 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near LS88 8AA?
The nearest vets to the centre of LS88 8AA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Chantry Vets Phone +44 1133 451515 2.1 kmCycle
- Harrison Family Vets 2.4 kmCycle
- Purple Vet 2.5 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is LS88 8AA in a conservation area?
The centre of LS88 8AA is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near LS88 8AA?
Police.uk records 45 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of LS88 8AA in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: other theft 1, robbery 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for LS88 8AA
- Ward
- Hunslet & Riverside
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Leeds
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- April 2007
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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