Postcode LS18 4RU 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Horsforth South & Rawdon is £70,715 per year. The nearest station is Horsforth, about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Horsforth Hall Park.
Horsforth South & Rawdon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Horsforth South & Rawdon has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.7% 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.
The average income per household in Horsforth South & Rawdon is £70,715 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 224 ft away from LS18 4RU.
Horsforth South & Rawdon near LS18 4RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Horsforth located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Horsforth Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Horsforth Hall Park |
| 0.1 mi | Horsforth Peace Park | Small | Walking directions to Horsforth Peace Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 67 | £550,000 | £422 |
| Semi-Detached | 139 | £370,000 | £373 |
| Terraced | 133 | £270,000 | £313 |
| Flats | 48 | £169,500 | £265 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS18 4RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | 38A, Back Lane, Leeds, LS18 4RF | Terraced | Freehold | £623,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 46, Back Lane, Leeds, LS18 4RF | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | 36, Back Lane, Leeds, LS18 4RF | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | 16, Back Lane, Leeds, LS18 4RF | Terraced | Freehold | £192,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 75, Back Lane, Leeds, LS18 4RF | Terraced | Freehold | £315,000 |
In the LS18 4RU postcode area, located within Horsforth South & Rawdon, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS18 4RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Broadway, Low Fold, Leeds, LS18 4DY | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 75 New Road Side, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4QD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | 61-69 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5BP | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Candy shop | 82 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4AP | Walking directions to Candy shop |
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 4RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Emmie Bromley
Horsforth - Elected 7 May 2026
Katie White
Leeds North West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS18 4RU 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.
The median sale price around LS18 4RU in Horsforth South & Rawdon is £315,000 (about £343 per square foot) based on 387 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to LS18 4RU, including Horsforth Featherbank Primary School (Outstanding), The Froebelian School and Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LS18 4RU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,102 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leeds North West covering LS18 4RU is Katie White (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Emmie Bromley (Labour Party).