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LS20 9LB

Queensway

Guiseley & Rawdon

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Overview

Postcode LS20 9LB is located in a major urban area, within the Guiseley & Rawdon ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Guiseley East & South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Guiseley East & South is £56,959 per year. The nearest station is Guiseley, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Nunroyd Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
35.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Guiseley East & South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,409 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Guiseley East & South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.2%

Approximately 35.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Guiseley East & South is £56,959 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS20 9LB.

Flood risk

No risk

Guiseley East & South near LS20 9LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Guiseley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS20 9LB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Guiseley

N/A

Walking directions to Guiseley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS20 9LB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miNunroyd ParkLargeWalking directions to Nunroyd Park
0.5 miSpringfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Springfield Park
0.3 miKirk Lane ParkSmallWalking directions to Kirk Lane Park

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
7,076.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
95.94(+117%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.48(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.83(-38%)
Burglary
8.83(+73%)
Other theft
7.06(+6%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
306
91.89%
Other White
12
3.6%
Pakistani
3
0.9%
Other Asian
3
0.9%
African
3
0.9%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
21.81%
Level 3 (A level)
44
18.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
17.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
16.05%
No qualifications
38
15.64%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
42
33.6%
Owns with a mortgage
41
32.8%
Owns outright
24
19.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8%
Other forms of private rent
5
4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Guiseley & Rawdon

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£320
Sales (last 12 months)364
Typical range (middle 50%)£222K – £376K

Based on 364 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £320 per square foot) in Guiseley & Rawdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Guiseley & Rawdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£575,000£355
Semi-Detached128£295,000£331
Terraced134£260,500£302
Flats47£157,000£256

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Guiseley & Rawdon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Guiseley & Rawdon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£369,000£161,000£215,000£179,975
2017£362,225£154,350£236,450£190,000
2018£405,000£150,000£235,000£200,000
2019£419,975£155,000£235,000£191,250
2020£430,500£159,500£260,000£215,500
2021£463,000£162,500£270,500£230,000
2022£475,000£165,000£290,000£239,950
2023£545,025£168,000£286,750£220,000
2024£487,250£170,000£296,000£235,500
2025£475,000£170,000£287,500£257,500
2026£587,500£157,500£308,125£252,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Guiseley & Rawdon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Guiseley & Rawdon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£269£231£237£203
2017£279£225£244£216
2018£297£211£255£226
2019£298£226£257£228
2020£295£228£279£230
2021£328£243£283£257
2022£377£260£332£266
2023£373£277£308£268
2024£360£255£323£274
2025£368£260£326£293
2026£367£258£353£305
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Guiseley & Rawdon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Guiseley & Rawdon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS20 9LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS20 9LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202578, Queensway, Leeds, LS20 9LBTerracedFreehold£285,000
22 May 202640, Blake Crescent, Leeds, LS20 9LFDetachedFreehold£220,000
29 Oct 202524, Blake Crescent, Leeds, LS20 9LFOtherFreehold£4,500
28 Nov 20256, Coppice Wood Avenue, Leeds, LS20 9JSTerracedFreehold£205,000
01 May 202589, Tennyson Street, Leeds, LS20 9LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the LS20 9LB postcode area, located within Guiseley East & South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS20 9LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryQueensway Primary SchoolFoundation school

Serious Weaknesses

0.4 miPrimarySt. Oswald's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySs. Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS20 9LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS20 9LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local125 Queensway, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7PLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 LS20 9LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eleanor Frances Thomson

Guiseley & Rawdon - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Katie White

Leeds North West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds North WestE14001322
WardGuiseley & RawdonE05011395
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Guiseley East & SouthE02002338
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 009BE01011267
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS20 9LB

Is LS20 9LB (Guiseley East & South) safe?

The area around LS20 9LB records about 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LS20 9LB?

The median sale price around LS20 9LB in Guiseley East & South is £275,000 (about £320 per square foot) based on 364 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS20 9LB?

There are 8 schools close to LS20 9LB, including Queensway Primary School (Serious Weaknesses), St. Oswald's CofE Primary School (Good) and Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS20 9LB?

The closest station to LS20 9LB is Guiseley, about 1,262 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS20 9LB?

LS20 9LB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,409 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS20 9LB (Guiseley East & South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds North West covering LS20 9LB is Katie White (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eleanor Frances Thomson (Labour and Co-operative Party).