Postcode LS16 5EW is located in a major urban area, within the Kirkstall ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Hawksworth & West Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 184.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hawksworth & West Park is £40,124 per year. The nearest station is Kirkstall Forge located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is West Park Field.
Hawksworth & West Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Hawksworth & West Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 184.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hawksworth & West Park is £40,124 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 193 ft away from LS16 5EW.
Hawksworth & West Park near LS16 5EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kirkstall Forge located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Kirkstall Forge | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkstall Forge |
| 0.9 mi | Headingley | N/A | Walking directions to Headingley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West Park Field | Large | Walking directions to West Park Field |
Based on 229 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Kirkstall area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,000 up to £423,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £225,000 | £2,664 |
| Flats | 18 | £152,000 | £2,861 |
| Semi-Detached | 90 | £257,800 | £3,149 |
| Terraced | 114 | £211,625 | £2,725 |
10 year median price trend in Kirkstall
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS16 5EW.
In the LS16 5EW postcode area, located within Hawksworth & West Park, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS16 5EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lea Farm Mini Market | 60a Lea Farm Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3PH | Walking directions to Lea Farm Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 206 Butcher Hill, Leeds, LS16 5BG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 179-181 Butcher Hill, West Park, Leeds, LS16 5DA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Broadway, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3PR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 LS16 5EW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joe Ingham
Kirkstall - Elected 7 May 2026
Alex Sobel
Leeds Central and Headingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS16 5EW records about 185 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LS16 5EW in Hawksworth & West Park is £225,000 (about £2,901 per square metre) based on 229 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to LS16 5EW, including Abbey Grange Church of England Academy (Good), St Chad's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Hawksworth Wood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS16 5EW is Kirkstall Forge, about 1,162 m away.
LS16 5EW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,696 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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.