Postcode LS16 5HB 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 163.6 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 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 163.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS16 5HB.
Hawksworth & West Park near LS16 5HB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Kirkstall Forge | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkstall Forge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | West Park Field | Large | Walking directions to West Park Field |
Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £227,750 in Kirkstall area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £302,500 |
| Flats | 19 | £143,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £264,000 |
| Terraced | 103 | £210,550 |
10 year median price trend in Kirkstall
In the LS16 5HB postcode area, located within Hawksworth & West Park, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS16 5HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 179-181 Butcher Hill, West Park, Leeds, LS16 5DA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 206 Butcher Hill, Leeds, LS16 5BG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Lea Farm Mini Market | 60a Lea Farm Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3PH | Walking directions to Lea Farm Mini Market |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.