Postcode LS15 8SB is located in a major urban area, within the Cross Gates & Whinmoor ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Cross Gates East & Manston area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cross Gates East & Manston is £51,387 per year. The nearest station is Cross Gates, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Manston Park.
Cross Gates East & Manston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,930 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Cross Gates East & Manston has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cross Gates East & Manston is £51,387 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS15 8SB.
Cross Gates East & Manston near LS15 8SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cross Gates located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Cross Gates | N/A | Walking directions to Cross Gates |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Manston Park | Medium | Walking directions to Manston Park |
| 0.4 mi | Pennwell Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Pennwell Pocket Park |
Based on 287 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Cross Gates & Whinmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £840,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £360,000 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 153 | £245,000 | £290 |
| Terraced | 69 | £183,000 | £219 |
| Flats | 10 | £130,000 | £198 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £252,950 | £106,000 | £164,000 | £115,000 |
| 2017 | £264,995 | £93,000 | £170,000 | £125,475 |
| 2018 | £270,500 | £100,000 | £168,000 | £127,000 |
| 2019 | £306,475 | £105,500 | £175,000 | £130,000 |
| 2020 | £324,950 | £90,000 | £195,000 | £135,000 |
| 2021 | £320,000 | £107,000 | £205,000 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | £360,000 | £111,250 | £232,000 | £166,750 |
| 2023 | £352,500 | £120,000 | £230,000 | £165,000 |
| 2024 | £356,825 | £114,000 | £231,000 | £174,000 |
| 2025 | £375,000 | £130,000 | £240,000 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £117,500 | £251,000 | £171,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £212 | £164 | £186 | £143 |
| 2017 | £222 | £157 | £197 | £148 |
| 2018 | £237 | £171 | £204 | £159 |
| 2019 | £271 | £172 | £219 | £153 |
| 2020 | £276 | £158 | £222 | £172 |
| 2021 | £276 | £175 | £244 | £180 |
| 2022 | £321 | £181 | £268 | £197 |
| 2023 | £319 | £183 | £270 | £200 |
| 2024 | £324 | £165 | £283 | £197 |
| 2025 | £344 | £192 | £282 | £218 |
| 2026 | £308 | £244 | £293 | £201 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS15 8SB.
In the LS15 8SB postcode area, located within Cross Gates East & Manston, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS15 8SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Manston Convenience Store | Leeds, LS15 8JG | Walking directions to Manston Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 14-16 Stanks Parade, Stanks, Leeds, LS14 5PL | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | A1 News And Mini Market | 2 Manston Approach, Cross Gates, Leeds, LS15 8BQ | Walking directions to A1 News And Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Pendas Way Local Store & Off Licence | 85 Pendas Way, Stanks, Leeds, LS15 8HN | Walking directions to Pendas Way Local Store & Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Food King Superstores | 8-10 Swarcliffe Parade, Leeds, LS14 5AQ | Walking directions to Food King Superstores |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS15 8SB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paula-Jane Thackray
Cross Gates & Whinmoor - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard Burgon
Leeds East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS15 8SB records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, burglary and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LS15 8SB in Cross Gates East & Manston is £238,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 287 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to LS15 8SB, including Manston Primary (Good), Manston St James Primary Academy (Good) and St Theresa's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS15 8SB is Cross Gates, about 1,165 m away.
LS15 8SB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,930 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leeds East covering LS15 8SB is Richard Burgon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paula-Jane Thackray (Reform UK).
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.