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LS18 4GS

Low Lane

Horsforth

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Overview

Postcode LS18 4GS is located in a major urban area, within the Horsforth ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Horsforth East area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Horsforth East is £55,574 per year. The nearest station is Kirkstall Forge, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Horsforth East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,683 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Horsforth East has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Horsforth East is £55,574 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from LS18 4GS.

Flood risk

Low

Horsforth East near LS18 4GS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kirkstall Forge located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS18 4GS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Kirkstall Forge

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkstall Forge

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
11,666.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.52(-40%)
Vehicle crime
13.26(+136%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.5(-27%)
Burglary
6.08(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.52(-36%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
199
78.97%
Other White
16
6.35%
Chinese
7
2.78%
Other
6
2.38%
Caribbean
3
1.19%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
65.15%
Level 3 (A level)
45
18.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
4.98%
No qualifications
10
4.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
3.32%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
44.44%
Owns with a mortgage
62
40.52%
Owns outright
18
11.76%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.96%
Social rents from council
1
0.65%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Horsforth

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£343
Sales (last 12 months)387
Typical range (middle 50%)£247K – £440K

Based on 387 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £343 per square foot) in Horsforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £2,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horsforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached67£550,000£422
Semi-Detached139£370,000£373
Terraced133£270,000£313
Flats48£169,500£265

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horsforth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horsforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375,000£151,500£253,950£182,000
2017£420,000£150,500£262,000£210,000
2018£418,950£154,950£268,750£205,000
2019£425,000£159,950£286,000£219,950
2020£435,500£155,000£322,475£233,070
2021£457,500£157,500£315,000£240,000
2022£491,000£167,000£339,500£280,000
2023£534,500£178,500£320,000£258,250
2024£487,000£171,000£360,000£262,000
2025£528,750£162,950£354,000£270,000
2026£541,250£167,475£337,750£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horsforth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horsforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310£204£269£233
2017£309£214£276£253
2018£331£230£286£253
2019£332£238£294£258
2020£341£239£295£268
2021£368£245£321£279
2022£396£241£339£320
2023£409£270£351£313
2024£416£248£352£306
2025£398£265£358£312
2026£431£248£383£291
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horsforth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Horsforth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS18 4GS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS18 4GS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 2026Flat 69, Horsforth Mill, Low Lane, Leeds, LS18 4GSFlatsLeasehold£257,500
20 Jan 2026Flat 81, Horsforth Mill, Low Lane, Leeds, LS18 4GSFlatsLeasehold£200,000
17 Dec 2025Flat 40, Horsforth Mill, Low Lane, Leeds, LS18 4GSFlatsLeasehold£270,000
10 Dec 2025Flat 15, Horsforth Mill, Low Lane, Leeds, LS18 4GSFlatsLeasehold£245,000
03 Nov 2025Flat 36, Horsforth Mill, Low Lane, Leeds, LS18 4GSFlatsLeasehold£265,000

Schools

In the LS18 4GS postcode area, located within Horsforth East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS18 4GS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHawksworth Wood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryAbbey Grange Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, HorsforthAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS18 4GS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS18 4GS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWoodside Stores1 Paradise Place, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4DEWalking directions to Woodside Stores
0.4 miKamala Convenience StoreBack Breary Avenue, Leeds, LS18 5QLWalking directions to Kamala Convenience Store
0.4 miLea Farm Mini Market60a Lea Farm Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3PHWalking directions to Lea Farm Mini Market
0.5 miCo-op FoodBroadway, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3PRWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miBest-one179-181 Butcher Hill, West Park, Leeds, LS16 5DAWalking directions to Best-one

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

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 LS18 4GS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emmie Bromley

Horsforth - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Katie White

Leeds North West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds North WestE14001322
WardHorsforthE05011547
ParishHorsforthE04012763
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Horsforth EastE02002357
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 028EE01011464
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2018-09-01

Frequently asked questions about LS18 4GS

Is LS18 4GS (Horsforth East) safe?

The area around LS18 4GS records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near LS18 4GS?

The median sale price around LS18 4GS in Horsforth East is £315,000 (about £343 per square foot) based on 387 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS18 4GS?

There are 10 schools close to LS18 4GS, including Hawksworth Wood Primary School (Good), Abbey Grange Church of England Academy (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS18 4GS?

The closest station to LS18 4GS is Kirkstall Forge, about 1,291 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS18 4GS?

LS18 4GS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,683 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS18 4GS (Horsforth East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds North West covering LS18 4GS is Katie White (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Emmie Bromley (Labour Party).