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LS15 8TJ

Ashfield Close

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

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Detailed insights for LS15 8TJ

Overview

Postcode LS15 8TJ 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 0.8 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Cross Gates East & Manston has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Cross Gates East & Manston is £51,387 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS15 8TJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Cross Gates East & Manston near LS15 8TJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS15 8TJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Cross Gates

N/A

Walking directions to Cross Gates

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS15 8TJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miManston ParkMediumWalking directions to Manston Park
0.4 miPennwell Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Pennwell Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
4,874.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.99(+33%)
Burglary
7.72(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.72(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.72(-46%)
Public order
7.72(-13%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
94.05%
Other White
7
2.78%
Irish
5
1.98%
Other
2
0.79%
Caribbean
1
0.4%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
30.14%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.72%
No qualifications
36
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.96%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
49.6%
Owns with a mortgage
45
36%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.8%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.2%
Social rents from council
2
1.6%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Cross Gates & Whinmoor

Median price£238,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)287
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £293K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cross Gates & Whinmoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£360,000£316
Semi-Detached153£245,000£290
Terraced69£183,000£219
Flats10£130,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cross Gates & Whinmoor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cross Gates & Whinmoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cross Gates & Whinmoor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cross Gates & Whinmoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cross Gates & Whinmoor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cross Gates & Whinmoor in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS15 8TJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS15 8TJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 202516, Ashfield Close, Leeds, LS15 8TJTerracedFreehold£185,000
01 Apr 202575, Kelmscott Lane, Leeds, LS15 8JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
26 Feb 202533, Ashfield Terrace, Leeds, LS15 8SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
18 Dec 202592, Barwick Road, Leeds, LS15 8SQTerracedFreehold£186,500
16 Feb 202690, Kelmscott Lane, Leeds, LS15 8JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the LS15 8TJ postcode area, located within Cross Gates East & Manston, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS15 8TJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryManston PrimaryCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryManston St James Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryJohn Smeaton AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS15 8TJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS15 8TJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest-one14-16 Stanks Parade, Stanks, Leeds, LS14 5PLWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miPendas Way Local Store & Off Licence85 Pendas Way, Stanks, Leeds, LS15 8HNWalking directions to Pendas Way Local Store & Off Licence
0.3 miManston Convenience StoreLeeds, LS15 8JGWalking directions to Manston Convenience Store
0.4 miA1 News And Mini Market2 Manston Approach, Cross Gates, Leeds, LS15 8BQWalking directions to A1 News And Mini Market
0.5 miFood King Superstores8-10 Swarcliffe Parade, Leeds, LS14 5AQWalking directions to Food King Superstores

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 LS15 8TJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paula-Jane Thackray

Cross Gates & Whinmoor - 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 East & ManstonE02002386
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 057BE01011407
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS15 8TJ

Is LS15 8TJ (Cross Gates East & Manston) safe?

The area around LS15 8TJ 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.

What is the average house price near LS15 8TJ?

The median sale price around LS15 8TJ in Cross Gates East & Manston is £238,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 287 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS15 8TJ?

There are 9 schools close to LS15 8TJ, including Manston Primary (Good), Manston St James Primary Academy (Good) and John Smeaton Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS15 8TJ?

The closest station to LS15 8TJ is Cross Gates, about 1,259 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS15 8TJ?

LS15 8TJ 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).

Who represents LS15 8TJ (Cross Gates East & Manston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds East covering LS15 8TJ is Richard Burgon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paula-Jane Thackray (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.