Postcode LS18 4EL 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 168.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hawksworth & West Park is £40,124 per year. The nearest station is Kirkstall Forge, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Hawksworth & West Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,171 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Hawksworth & West Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 91.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from LS18 4EL.
Hawksworth & West Park near LS18 4EL 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 1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Kirkstall Forge | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkstall Forge |
| 1 mi | Horsforth | N/A | Walking directions to Horsforth |
Based on 239 recent sales, the median property price is £226,500 (about £269 per square foot) in Kirkstall area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,000 up to £423,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £267,500 | £242 |
| Semi-Detached | 102 | £258,300 | £290 |
| Terraced | 112 | £212,500 | £258 |
| Flats | 19 | £150,000 | £260 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225,000 | £118,000 | £168,000 | £133,000 |
| 2017 | £173,000 | £113,000 | £166,975 | £145,000 |
| 2018 | £225,000 | £99,000 | £178,000 | £150,000 |
| 2019 | £277,500 | £107,500 | £183,000 | £160,000 |
| 2020 | £230,000 | £111,000 | £200,000 | £171,500 |
| 2021 | £240,000 | £122,250 | £218,725 | £180,000 |
| 2022 | £286,000 | £127,000 | £235,000 | £200,000 |
| 2023 | £222,000 | £130,000 | £245,000 | £209,000 |
| 2024 | £332,500 | £140,000 | £250,000 | £210,750 |
| 2025 | £225,000 | £143,000 | £257,800 | £212,250 |
| 2026 | £324,000 | £143,500 | £257,500 | £214,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £231 | £203 | £197 | £159 |
| 2017 | £251 | £191 | £201 | £172 |
| 2018 | £275 | £211 | £207 | £185 |
| 2019 | £256 | £205 | £214 | £195 |
| 2020 | £266 | £225 | £243 | £207 |
| 2021 | £328 | £216 | £256 | £218 |
| 2022 | £266 | £206 | £283 | £236 |
| 2023 | £288 | £222 | £274 | £236 |
| 2024 | £346 | £232 | £276 | £247 |
| 2025 | £309 | £253 | £298 | £248 |
| 2026 | £235 | £216 | £286 | £271 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS18 4EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 10, Copper Beech Court, Leeds, LS16 6FW | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 20, Copper Beech Court, Leeds, LS16 6FW | Terraced | Freehold | £251,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 4, Copper Beech Court, Leeds, LS16 6FW | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 32, Copper Beech Court, Leeds, LS16 6FW | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Flat 6, Priestley Court, Cornmill View, Leeds, LS18 5NJ | Flats | Leasehold | £98,150 |
In the LS18 4EL postcode area, located within Hawksworth & West Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS18 4EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Woodside Stores | 1 Paradise Place, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4DE | Walking directions to Woodside Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Kamala Convenience Store | Back Breary Avenue, Leeds, LS18 5QL | Walking directions to Kamala Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 179-181 Butcher Hill, West Park, Leeds, LS16 5DA | Walking directions to Best-one |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS18 4EL, 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 LS18 4EL records about 168 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 LS18 4EL in Hawksworth & West Park is £226,500 (about £269 per square foot) based on 239 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to LS18 4EL, including Abbey Grange Church of England Academy (Good), Hawksworth Wood Primary School (Good) and Lighthouse School Leeds (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS18 4EL is Kirkstall Forge, about 1,539 m away.
LS18 4EL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,171 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leeds Central and Headingley covering LS18 4EL is Alex Sobel (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joe Ingham (Green Party).