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LS18 5DJ

Woodside

Horsforth

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Overview

Postcode LS18 5DJ 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 Lawnswood & Ireland Wood area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lawnswood & Ireland Wood is £55,437 per year. The nearest station is Horsforth located about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Lawnswood & Ireland Wood has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,824 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Lawnswood & Ireland Wood has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.4%

Approximately 13.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Lawnswood & Ireland Wood is £55,437 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS18 5DJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Lawnswood & Ireland Wood near LS18 5DJ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS18 5DJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Horsforth

N/A

Walking directions to Horsforth

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
513
Population density
1,641.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.1(-18%)
Public order
24.07(+173%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.7(-60%)
Burglary
5.7(+12%)
Vehicle crime
5.7(+1%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
358
69.65%
Other White
33
6.42%
Arab
27
5.25%
Indian
22
4.28%
Other Asian
15
2.92%
Total population: 514

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
212
52.74%
Level 3 (A level)
64
15.92%
No qualifications
37
9.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
8.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
7.96%
Total 16+ residents: 402

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
93
46.27%
Owns outright
43
21.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
12.44%
Social rents from council
21
10.45%
Shared ownership
12
5.97%
Total households: 201

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 5DJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS18 5DJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 20266, Oakford Terrace, Leeds, LS18 5DHTerracedFreehold£331,000
05 May 2026314, Low Lane, Leeds, LS18 5DETerracedFreehold£230,000
26 Nov 2025292, Low Lane, Leeds, LS18 5DESemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
02 Mar 20262, Springfield Close, Leeds, LS18 5DGTerracedFreehold£295,000
21 Feb 202514, Springfield Close, Leeds, LS18 5DGTerracedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the LS18 5DJ postcode area, located within Lawnswood & Ireland Wood, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableLighthouse School LeedsFree schools special

Good

0.6 miSecondaryAbbey Grange Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS18 5DJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS18 5DJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWoodside Stores1 Paradise Place, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4DEWalking directions to Woodside Stores
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 5DJ, 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)Lawnswood & Ireland WoodE02002348
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 019BE01011388
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS18 5DJ

Is LS18 5DJ (Lawnswood & Ireland Wood) safe?

The area around LS18 5DJ 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, public order and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near LS18 5DJ?

The median sale price around LS18 5DJ in Lawnswood & Ireland Wood is £319,500 (about £3,683 per square metre) based on 354 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS18 5DJ?

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

What is the nearest station to LS18 5DJ?

The closest station to LS18 5DJ is Horsforth, about 1,180 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS18 5DJ?

LS18 5DJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,824 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.