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About

Kirkstall sits on the north bank of the River Aire in west Leeds, about three miles northwest of the city centre. The area is centred on the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey, a Cistercian house founded in the 12th century; the abbey's nave and west range remain beside riverside lawns and public footpaths that form part of Kirkstall Valley Park. The abbey sits close to the river and its standing masonry and layout record phases of use and repair that are visible to visitors, and the surrounding parkland is used for community events.

To the west the Kirkstall Forge site records ironworking activity back to the medieval period and has been redeveloped with homes, office space and a railway station serving commuters. Kirkstall Road (A65) runs through the area and provides bus and road links to the city centre; local shops, cafes and community groups make use of the riverbank and parkland for markets and outdoor activity. Cycle routes and footbridges connect residential streets with the abbey and riverside paths, and schools and sports pitches sit within short walks of the main shopping streets.

Area overview

On average Kirkstall has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kirkstall is £47,844 per year. There are 3 schools in Kirkstall: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kirkstall is home to around 6,891 people, with a population density of about 4,121.9 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
24.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kirkstall Population
6,891
Population density
4,121.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.33(-11%)
Shoplifting
24.81(+183%)
Vehicle crime
14.8(+163%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.77(-11%)
Public order
9.87(+12%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,659
67.62%
Other White
369
5.36%
Pakistani
352
5.11%
African
261
3.79%
Indian
185
2.69%
Total population: 6,890

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,752
47.24%
Level 3 (A level)
913
15.67%
No qualifications
890
15.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
525
9.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
407
6.99%
Total 16+ residents: 5,825

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
849
27.12%
Owns with a mortgage
741
23.67%
Social rents from council
653
20.86%
Owns outright
616
19.67%
Other social rented
162
5.17%
Total households: 3,131

Property prices in Kirkstall

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £249,125 in Kirkstall area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £405,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kirkstall 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 Kirkstall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced35£227,500
Detached2£312,000
Flats11£168,000
Semi-Detached40£272,500

10 years median price trend in Kirkstall

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

All postcodes in Kirkstall

LS42SF

St Anns Close

LS42SX

Kirkstall Hill

LS42TS

Eden Crescent

LS42UB

Grayson Crest

LS53HE

Park Mount

LS63NP

Foxcroft Walk

LS53DB

Morris Lane

LS42TT

Eden Road

LS52AB

Kirkstall Lane

LS53ET

Hesketh Road

LS53EW

Morris Avenue

LS53JZ

Kirkstall Lane

LS53RJ

The Cricketers

LS63EB

Queenswood Drive

LS63NH

Queenswood Road

LS42SP

Burley Road

LS53BX

Gilbert Close

LS53EX

Hesketh Terrace

LS63NW

Foxcroft Mount

LS53HA

Hesketh Road

LS53JA

Milton Terrace

LS53RW

Tordoff Place

LS42UD

Eden Mount

LS53FJ

Kirkstall

LS42TQ

Eden Gardens

LS53HZ

Church Street

LS53JQ

Norman Mount

LS53LE

Sayers Close

LS42QG

Burley Wood Mount

LS53GZ

Vicarage Mews

LS63ED

Queenswood Gardens

LS42SD

St Anns Green

LS42TD

Eden Mount

LS42TP

Eden Crescent

LS53EY

Morris View

LS53HX

Victoria Terrace

LS53JL

Norman Row

LS53JP

Vesper Terrace

LS53EH

Abbey Road

LS53ES

Hesketh Mount

LS53HS

Abbey Road

LS53RR

Hutchinson's Place

LS42TR

Eden Crescent

LS53AS

Beecroft Street

LS53HH

Vicarage Avenue

LS53HP

Abbey Road

LS63NR

Foxcroft Green

LS53BZ

Gilbert Mount

LS53AB

Commercial Road

LS53BA

Sandford Road

LS53EU

Hesketh Avenue

LS63NJ

Foxcroft Road

LS53HB

Park Mount

LS53HW

Glebe Place

LS42QR

Argie Avenue

LS42TU

Kirkstall Hill

LS42AE

St Ann's Lane

LS53FL

Kirkstall

LS42SB

Stanmore Crescent

LS53BW

Bridge Road

LS53FA

Kirkstall Lane

LS53HL

Vicarage Terrace

LS53JS

Vesper Mount

LS42BF

Eden Court

LS42TB

Eden Grove

LS53AN

Kirkstall

LS53EF

Church Street

LS42TZ

Argie Avenue

LS42BD

Eden Place

LS42RL

Parkside Close

LS42TL

Eden Drive

LS53ER

Morris Lane

LS53HU

Tordoff Terrace

LS53BU

Gilbert Chase

LS42TJ

St Anns Rise

LS53AL

Peel Square

Data Sources

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