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LS14 6BJ

Foundry Lane

Killingbeck & Seacroft

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Overview

Postcode LS14 6BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Killingbeck & Seacroft ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Cross Gates West & Killingbeck area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cross Gates West & Killingbeck is £46,506 per year. The nearest station is Cross Gates, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Killingbeck Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
152
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
36.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Cross Gates West & Killingbeck has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,430 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Cross Gates West & Killingbeck has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.2%

Approximately 36.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Cross Gates West & Killingbeck is £46,506 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS14 6BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Cross Gates West & Killingbeck near LS14 6BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cross Gates located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS14 6BJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKillingbeck FieldsSmallWalking directions to Killingbeck Fields
0.2 miCedar/Ash POSSmallWalking directions to Cedar/Ash POS
0.5 miKillingbeck MUGASmallWalking directions to Killingbeck MUGA

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
4,694.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.11(+38%)
Shoplifting
29.29(+234%)
Other theft
26.26(+295%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.16(+13%)
Public order
16.16(+83%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
74.39%
Other White
26
7.01%
African
23
6.2%
Indian
20
5.39%
Other Black
6
1.62%
Total population: 371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
35.71%
No qualifications
55
17.86%
Level 3 (A level)
53
17.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
13.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
9.74%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
76
41.08%
Social rents from council
64
34.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
11.89%
Owns outright
18
9.73%
Other social rented
3
1.62%
Total households: 185

Property prices in Killingbeck & Seacroft

Median price£237,500
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)220
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £280K

Based on 220 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 (about £246 per square foot) in Killingbeck & Seacroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Killingbeck & Seacroft over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£345,000£281
Semi-Detached150£240,000£252
Terraced32£202,500£237
Flats17£136,000£210

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Killingbeck & Seacroft

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Killingbeck & Seacroft.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£91,995£126,000£118,000
2017£237,498£98,500£145,750£137,498
2018£255,000£112,750£172,998£136,250
2019£257,498£110,000£164,995£144,975
2020£277,000£113,000£179,495£155,000
2021£268,000£116,500£190,500£165,000
2022£287,000£125,000£220,000£175,000
2023£320,000£130,000£233,750£187,500
2024£343,498£124,500£230,000£189,000
2025£345,000£136,000£240,000£195,000
2026£317,500£130,000£250,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Killingbeck & Seacroft.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Killingbeck & Seacroft.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£162£146£142
2017£204£166£161£157
2018£211£177£193£178
2019£230£177£190£162
2020£233£172£193£174
2021£219£185£209£184
2022£253£198£234£208
2023£269£199£230£220
2024£264£201£247£218
2025£281£205£254£228
2026£270£226£255£240
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Killingbeck & Seacroft.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Killingbeck & Seacroft in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS14 6BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS14 6BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 202520, Somerville Drive, Leeds, LS14 6BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£239,000
13 Nov 202523, Somerville Drive, Leeds, LS14 6BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
14 May 202511, Somerville Drive, Leeds, LS14 6BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
31 Jul 202554, Foundry Mill Walk, Leeds, LS14 6TGTerracedFreehold£147,000
07 Feb 202544, Somerville Avenue, Leeds, LS14 6BGSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the LS14 6BJ postcode area, located within Cross Gates West & Killingbeck, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS14 6BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySeacroft Grange Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryLeeds East AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryParklands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS14 6BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS14 6BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFoundry Mill Stores27-29 Foundry Mill Street, Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 6TNWalking directions to Foundry Mill Stores
0.3 miAsdaKillingbeck Drive, Leeds, LS14 6UFWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miFosters Convenience Store849 York Road, Leeds, LS14 6AAWalking directions to Fosters Convenience Store
0.4 miOne Stop139 South Parkway, Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 6ERWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miPatels1 Dufton Approach, Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 6EBWalking directions to Patels

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).

Band A£1,448
Band B£1,690
Band C£1,931
Band D£2,172
Band E£2,655
Band F£3,138
Band G£3,621
Band H£4,345

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS14 6BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Stephen Dresser

Killingbeck & Seacroft - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Richard Burgon

Leeds East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds EastE14001320
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cross Gates West & KillingbeckE02002390
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 061BE01011343
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS14 6BJ

Is LS14 6BJ (Cross Gates West & Killingbeck) safe?

The area around LS14 6BJ records about 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and other theft.

What is the average house price near LS14 6BJ?

The median sale price around LS14 6BJ in Cross Gates West & Killingbeck is £237,500 (about £246 per square foot) based on 220 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS14 6BJ?

There are 10 schools close to LS14 6BJ, including Seacroft Grange Primary School (Good), Leeds East Academy (Good) and Parklands Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS14 6BJ?

LS14 6BJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,430 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS14 6BJ (Cross Gates West & Killingbeck) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds East covering LS14 6BJ is Richard Burgon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Stephen Dresser (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.