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LS18 4LX

Cragg Avenue

Horsforth

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Detailed insights for LS18 4LX

Overview

Postcode LS18 4LX 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.5 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 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Horsforth Hall Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
43.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Horsforth South & Rawdon has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,395 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Horsforth South & Rawdon has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.8%

Approximately 43.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from LS18 4LX.

Flood risk

No risk

Horsforth South & Rawdon near LS18 4LX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kirkstall Forge located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS18 4LX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Kirkstall Forge

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkstall Forge
1 mi

Horsforth

N/A

Walking directions to Horsforth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS18 4LX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHorsforth Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Horsforth Hall Park
0.3 miHorsforth Peace ParkSmallWalking directions to Horsforth Peace Park

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
5,814 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.59(-17%)
Public order
13.15(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.01(-16%)
Vehicle crime
9.15(+63%)
Other theft
8.58(+29%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
82.83%
Other White
15
5.05%
Arab
10
3.37%
Pakistani
6
2.02%
Other Asian
6
2.02%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
39.3%
No qualifications
44
19.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.54%
Level 3 (A level)
26
11.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.61%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
40.62%
Owns with a mortgage
46
35.94%
Owns outright
16
12.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.69%
Other social rented
4
3.12%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Horsforth

Based on 360 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
Detached71£527,500£4,359
Flats42£178,998£2,864
Semi-Detached132£370,000£4,072
Terraced115£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 4LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS18 4LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Aug 202521, Cragg Avenue, Leeds, LS18 4LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£117,600
08 Aug 20254, Cragg Avenue, Leeds, LS18 4LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£319,000
12 Jun 2025115, Stanhope Drive, Leeds, LS18 4LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
14 Apr 2025137A, Stanhope Drive, Leeds, LS18 4LUFlatsLeasehold£177,000
23 May 20251, Cragg Terrace, Leeds, LS18 4NSTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the LS18 4LX postcode area, located within Horsforth South & Rawdon, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS18 4LX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHorsforth Featherbank Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableThe Froebelian SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, HorsforthAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS18 4LX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS18 4LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express75 New Road Side, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4QDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miMorrisons61-69 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5BPWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miCandy shop82 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4APWalking directions to Candy shop
0.4 miMorrisons Daily77-79 Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5DUWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 4LX, 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 027EE01011465
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS18 4LX

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

The area around LS18 4LX records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England — it scores 8 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 4LX?

The median sale price around LS18 4LX in Horsforth South & Rawdon is £319,500 (about £3,689 per square metre) based on 360 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS18 4LX?

There are 10 schools close to LS18 4LX, including Horsforth Featherbank Primary School (Outstanding), The Froebelian School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS18 4LX?

The closest station to LS18 4LX is Kirkstall Forge, about 1,501 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS18 4LX?

LS18 4LX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,395 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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.