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About

Horsforth ward sits in the northwestern part of Leeds, bordered by the River Aire to the south and open countryside to the north. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Its centre functions as a local hub with independent shops, supermarkets, and a range of eateries along Town Street and New Road Side. Transport links are a key feature, with a railway station providing direct services into Leeds city centre.

The ward contains several green spaces, including Horsforth Hall Park and the grounds of the former Horsforth Grammar School. A notable local institution is the Horsforth Museum, housed in the old schoolmaster's house, which details the area's history from a village to a substantial Leeds suburb. The community is served by multiple schools and sports clubs, contributing to its self-contained character. The Leeds Country Way footpath traverses its northern edges, connecting to wider rural walks.

Area overview

On average Horsforth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horsforth is £63,335 per year. There are 12 schools in Horsforth: 8 primary (1 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Horsforth is home to around 24,310 people, with a population density of about 2,067.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horsforth Population
24,310
Population density
2,067.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.17(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.56(-40%)
Public order
7.61(-14%)
Vehicle crime
7.08(+26%)
Burglary
7.03(+38%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
21,030
86.51%
Other White
677
2.79%
Indian
402
1.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
291
1.2%
Chinese
289
1.19%
Total population: 24,308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
9,393
48.4%
Level 3 (A level)
3,030
15.61%
No qualifications
2,234
11.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,063
10.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,365
7.03%
Total 16+ residents: 19,407

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
3,867
38.3%
Owns outright
3,581
35.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,319
13.06%
Social rents from council
866
8.58%
Other social rented
254
2.52%
Total households: 10,097

Property prices in Horsforth

Based on 372 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in Horsforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £3,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Horsforth in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horsforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached140£359,405
Detached64£536,375
Flats47£168,500
Terraced121£270,000

10 years median price trend in Horsforth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horsforth.

All postcodes in Horsforth

LS185GT

Low Lane

LS185LZ

Hall Lane

LS185PG

Brownberrie Walk

LS185SN

Lanark Drive

LS185US

Holly Park

LS196JN

Southlands Avenue

LS196RA

Layton Lane

LS184GN

Kerry Street

LS184AD

Golden Bank

LS184AH

Town Street

LS184AY

Kerry Hill

LS184DT

New Road Side

LS184NE

Hopewell Terrace

LS184NT

Cragg Road

LS184RE

Broadway

LS184SF

Stoney Rise

LS185AL

Hopwood Close

LS185BX

Woodville Grove

LS185PB

West Pasture Close

LS185QX

St James Drive

LS185QZ

St James Drive

LS196PG

Emmott Drive

LS196QD

Far Well Road

LS196QN

The Mount

LS196RD

Layton Lane

LS184LP

Fleet Thro Road

LS185DF

Horsforth

LS185JD

Town Street

LS184DU

New Road Side

BD100PJ

Acacia Park Crescent

LS184AF

Sylvan View

LS184GG

Water View

LS184JT

Clarence Gardens

LS184PQ

Green Lane

LS184QN

Featherbank Walk

LS184RX

Temperance Court

LS185BA

Troy Road

LS185BL

Town Street

LS185NG

Cornmill View

LS185NT

Station Road

LS185NW

Brownberrie Drive

LS185QF

Lickless Drive

LS185RE

Lee Lane East

LS185RZ

St Margarets Avenue

LS196BH

Springwood Road

LS196DP

Prospect Street

LS196LB

Underwood Drive

LS196NS

Well Lane

LS196NZ

Henley Avenue

LS196PD

Carr Lane

LS196QZ

Layton Road

LS184BH

New Street

LS184BY

Melrose Place

LS184HT

Autumn Crescent

LS184HW

Woodside Hill Close

LS184HZ

Woodway Drive

LS184JH

Outwood Avenue

LS184JQ

New Road Side

LS184LX

Cragg Avenue

LS185AB

Broadgate Lane

LS185BD

St Margarets Road

LS185EF

Airedale Grove

LS185FA

Ling Bob Lane

LS185LD

Church Avenue

LS185LR

Hall Park Avenue

LS185PT

Brownberrie Crescent

LS185RF

Lee Lane East

LS185TR

Bridge Wood Close

LS196GZ

Orchid Way

LS196LH

The Spinney

LS196PB

Leeds Road

BD100PR

Fairway

LS184NN

Regent Avenue

LS184AL

Kerry Hill

LS131NP

Calverley Lane

LS184AG

Broadgate Lane

LS184DE

Paradise Place

LS184ED

Calverley Lane

LS184HD

Alexandra Road

LS184HP

Outwood Lane

LS184LQ

Newlay Grove

LS184QA

Rose Terrace

LS184QD

New Road Side

LS184SH

Knollwood Park

LS185EG

Hall Lane

LS185ES

West End Lane

LS185JT

Hunger Hills Avenue

LS185LE

Church Mount

LS185NU

Low Lane

LS185TE

Broadgate Mews

LS196JQ

New York Lane

LS196LA

Underwood Drive

LS196PL

Layton Park Avenue

LS196SZ

Snaith Wood Drive

LS184RS

Broadway

LS185HD

Brownberrie Lane

BD100PS

Acacia Park Terrace

LS184DQ

Kerry View

LS184HE

Alexandra Road

LS184JZ

Back Clarence Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.