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LS18 4LE

Newlay Lane

Horsforth

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Detailed insights for LS18 4LE

Overview

Postcode LS18 4LE 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 South & Rawdon area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Horsforth South & Rawdon is £70,715 per year. The nearest station is Kirkstall Forge located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Horsforth South & Rawdon has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,781 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Horsforth South & Rawdon has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Horsforth South & Rawdon is £70,715 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 311 ft away from LS18 4LE.

Flood risk

Low

Horsforth South & Rawdon near LS18 4LE 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 4LE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Kirkstall Forge

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkstall Forge

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
3,538.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.62(-47%)
Burglary
10.9(+114%)
Vehicle crime
7.27(+29%)
Other theft
6.06(-9%)
Public order
6.06(-31%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
330
88.47%
Other White
10
2.68%
Indian
7
1.88%
African
7
1.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.61%
Total population: 373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
165
55.37%
Level 3 (A level)
42
14.09%
No qualifications
29
9.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
9.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.38%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
44.94%
Owns with a mortgage
55
34.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
15.82%
Other social rented
6
3.8%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.63%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Horsforth

Based on 354 recent sales, the median property price is £319,500 in Horsforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £3,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Horsforth 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 Horsforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached70£528,125£4,359
Flats42£178,998£2,864
Semi-Detached129£362,500£4,038
Terraced113£270,000£3,372

10 year median price trend in Horsforth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horsforth.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS18 4LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 20258, Newlay Lane, Leeds, LS18 4LEDetachedFreehold£250,000
06 Jun 20254, Newlay Lane, Leeds, LS18 4LESemi-DetachedFreehold£295,100
28 Nov 2025Flat 3, Low Wood, 46, Clarence Road, Leeds, LS18 4GXFlatsLeasehold£150,000
31 Mar 2025Holly Barn, Rein Road, Leeds, LS18 4TADetachedFreehold£742,500
05 Sept 20251, Four Gables, 34, Clarence Road, Leeds, LS18 4GWFlatsLeasehold£189,000

Schools

In the LS18 4LE postcode area, located within Horsforth South & Rawdon, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS18 4LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Froebelian SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryHorsforth Newlaithes Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHorsforth Featherbank Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS18 4LE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS18 4LE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express75 New Road Side, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4QDWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 LS18 4LE, 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 South & RawdonE02002356
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 027AE01011452
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS18 4LE

Is LS18 4LE (Horsforth South & Rawdon) safe?

The area around LS18 4LE records about 61 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, burglary and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near LS18 4LE?

The median sale price around LS18 4LE in Horsforth South & Rawdon is £319,500 (about £3,683 per square metre) based on 354 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS18 4LE?

There are 9 schools close to LS18 4LE, including The Froebelian School, Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School (Good) and Horsforth Featherbank Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS18 4LE?

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

How deprived is the area around LS18 4LE?

LS18 4LE scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,781 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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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.