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LS18 5DF

Horsforth

Leeds

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Detailed insights for LS18 5DF

Overview

Postcode LS18 5DF 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 Horsforth, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 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
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

11.7%

Approximately 11.7% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from LS18 5DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Horsforth East near LS18 5DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Horsforth located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS18 5DF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Horsforth

N/A

Walking directions to Horsforth
1 mi

Kirkstall Forge

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkstall Forge

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
198
Population density
4,107.9 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
142
71.72%
Other White
10
5.05%
African
9
4.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
3.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
3.03%
Total population: 198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
55.56%
Level 3 (A level)
35
19.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
7.78%
Apprenticeship
12
6.67%
No qualifications
8
4.44%
Total 16+ residents: 180

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
50%
Owns with a mortgage
23
19.17%
Owns outright
15
12.5%
Other social rented
12
10%
Other forms of private rent
6
5%
Total households: 120

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 5DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS18 5DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 20259, Oakfield Terrace, Leeds, LS18 5DDTerracedFreehold£270,000
22 Oct 20258, Woodville Place, Leeds, LS18 5DATerracedFreehold£169,950
12 Sept 20259, Woodville Place, Leeds, LS18 5DATerracedFreehold£185,000
18 Jun 20263, Springfield Close, Leeds, LS18 5DGTerracedFreehold£209,000
02 Mar 20262, Springfield Close, Leeds, LS18 5DGTerracedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the LS18 5DF postcode area, located within Horsforth East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS18 5DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, HorsforthAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryHawksworth Wood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryAbbey Grange Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS18 5DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS18 5DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWoodside Stores1 Paradise Place, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4DEWalking directions to Woodside Stores
0.2 miKamala Convenience StoreBack Breary Avenue, Leeds, LS18 5QLWalking directions to Kamala Convenience Store
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.

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 5DF, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS18 5DF

Is LS18 5DF (Horsforth East) safe?

The area around LS18 5DF 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 5DF?

The median sale price around LS18 5DF 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 5DF?

There are 12 schools close to LS18 5DF, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth, Hawksworth Wood Primary School (Good) and Abbey Grange Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS18 5DF?

The closest station to LS18 5DF is Horsforth, about 1,283 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS18 5DF?

LS18 5DF 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 5DF (Horsforth East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds North West covering LS18 5DF is Katie White (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Emmie Bromley (Labour Party).