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LS15 8XE

Chelsfield Way

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

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Detailed insights for LS15 8XE

Overview

Postcode LS15 8XE 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cross Gates East & Manston is £51,387 per year. The nearest station is Cross Gates located about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Cross Gates East & Manston has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,490 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Cross Gates East & Manston has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.1%

Approximately 9.1% 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.

Income level

8/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from LS15 8XE.

Flood risk

No risk

Cross Gates East & Manston near LS15 8XE 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
423
Population density
93.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.09(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.05(+5%)
Burglary
6.63(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.03(-58%)
Vehicle crime
6.03(+7%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
389
91.96%
Other White
12
2.84%
Chinese
4
0.95%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
0.95%
Other Asian
3
0.71%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
26.86%
No qualifications
75
21.43%
Level 3 (A level)
60
17.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
57
16.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
8.29%
Total 16+ residents: 350

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
87
44.16%
Owns with a mortgage
72
36.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
9.14%
Other social rented
16
8.12%
Social rents from council
2
1.02%
Total households: 197

Property prices in Cross Gates & Whinmoor

Based on 294 recent sales, the median property price is £237,250 in Cross Gates & Whinmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £840,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cross Gates & Whinmoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached55£360,000£3,400
Flats11£130,000£2,203
Semi-Detached156£241,250£3,131
Terraced72£183,000£2,359

10 year median price trend in Cross Gates & Whinmoor

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

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS15 8XE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS15 8XE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202524, Chelsfield Way, Leeds, LS15 8XESemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
10 Jul 202532, Chelsfield Way, Leeds, LS15 8XESemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
03 Oct 20254, Chelsfield Court, Leeds, LS15 8XLSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
10 Jul 202511, Cobham Walk, Leeds, LS15 8XFSemi-DetachedFreehold£192,500
10 Apr 202612, Badgers Mount, Leeds, LS15 8XBSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the LS15 8XE postcode area, located within Cross Gates East & Manston, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS15 8XE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryJohn Smeaton AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryManston St James Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryManston PrimaryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 8XE, 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 057EE01011410
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1983-07-01

Frequently asked questions about LS15 8XE

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

The area around LS15 8XE records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 5 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 8XE?

The median sale price around LS15 8XE in Cross Gates East & Manston is £237,250 (about £2,951 per square metre) based on 294 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS15 8XE?

There are 4 schools close to LS15 8XE, including John Smeaton Academy, Manston St James Primary Academy (Good) and Manston Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS15 8XE?

LS15 8XE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,490 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.