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LS4 2BQ

Bodley Terrace

Kirkstall

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Detailed insights for LS4 2BQ

Overview

Postcode LS4 2BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Kirkstall ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Burley area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 168.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burley is £40,489 per year. The nearest station is Burley Park, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Burley Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
169
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Burley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,439 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Burley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.2%

Approximately 16.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Burley is £40,489 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 181 ft away from LS4 2BQ.

Flood risk

Medium

Burley near LS4 2BQ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Burley Park located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS4 2BQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Burley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Burley Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS4 2BQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBurley ParkMediumWalking directions to Burley Park
0.5 miBurley Bottom ParkSmallWalking directions to Burley Bottom Park
0.4 miBurley LawnSmallWalking directions to Burley Lawn

Area Profile

Population
376
Population density
1,941.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.05(+47%)
Shoplifting
39.72(+353%)
Public order
24.76(+180%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.42(+29%)
Bicycle theft
13.24(+1555%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
255
67.64%
Other White
28
7.43%
Other Asian
17
4.51%
Indian
15
3.98%
African
14
3.71%
Total population: 377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
42.22%
Level 3 (A level)
69
20.66%
No qualifications
52
15.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
14.67%
Apprenticeship
11
3.29%
Total 16+ residents: 334

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
130
70.27%
Social rents from council
24
12.97%
Owns with a mortgage
16
8.65%
Owns outright
6
3.24%
Other social rented
6
3.24%
Total households: 185

Property prices in Kirkstall

Median price£226,500
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)239
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £260K

Based on 239 recent sales, the median property price is £226,500 (about £269 per square foot) in Kirkstall area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,000 up to £423,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkstall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£267,500£242
Semi-Detached102£258,300£290
Terraced112£212,500£258
Flats19£150,000£260

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kirkstall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkstall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£118,000£168,000£133,000
2017£173,000£113,000£166,975£145,000
2018£225,000£99,000£178,000£150,000
2019£277,500£107,500£183,000£160,000
2020£230,000£111,000£200,000£171,500
2021£240,000£122,250£218,725£180,000
2022£286,000£127,000£235,000£200,000
2023£222,000£130,000£245,000£209,000
2024£332,500£140,000£250,000£210,750
2025£225,000£143,000£257,800£212,250
2026£324,000£143,500£257,500£214,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkstall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkstall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231£203£197£159
2017£251£191£201£172
2018£275£211£207£185
2019£256£205£214£195
2020£266£225£243£207
2021£328£216£256£218
2022£266£206£283£236
2023£288£222£274£236
2024£346£232£276£247
2025£309£253£298£248
2026£235£216£286£271
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkstall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kirkstall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS4 2BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS4 2BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 2025Flat 49, 1, Viaduct Road, Leeds, LS4 2BGFlatsLeasehold£105,000
06 Aug 20257, Nunnington Avenue, Leeds, LS12 2PQTerracedFreehold£115,000
14 Jul 202511, Nunnington Avenue, Leeds, LS12 2PQTerracedFreehold£140,000
16 Jan 20267, Nunnington Street, Leeds, LS12 2PJTerracedFreehold£145,000
14 Apr 202518, Nunnington Street, Leeds, LS12 2PJTerracedFreehold£136,000

Schools

In the LS4 2BQ postcode area, located within Burley, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS4 2BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryArmley Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryBurley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryKirkstall Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS4 2BQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS4 2BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondis217 Kirkstall Road, Burley, Leeds, LS4 2AHWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miAbu BakrKirkstall Road, Leeds, LS4 2DNWalking directions to Abu Bakr
0.3 miAldiEvanston Avenue, Leeds, LS4 2HRWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miLion Superstore24-26 Aviary Row, Armley, Leeds, LS12 2NZWalking directions to Lion Superstore
0.3 miS & R Jaffry Convenience Store337 Kirkstall Road, Burley, Leeds, LS4 2HDWalking directions to S & R Jaffry Convenience Store

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 LS4 2BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joe Ingham

Kirkstall - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Alex Sobel

Leeds Central and Headingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds Central and HeadingleyE14001319
WardKirkstallE05011402
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BurleyE02002385
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 056DE01011482
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about LS4 2BQ

Is LS4 2BQ (Burley) safe?

The area around LS4 2BQ records about 169 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near LS4 2BQ?

The median sale price around LS4 2BQ in Burley is £226,500 (about £269 per square foot) based on 239 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS4 2BQ?

There are 14 schools close to LS4 2BQ, including Armley Park Primary School, Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good) and Kirkstall Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS4 2BQ?

The closest station to LS4 2BQ is Burley Park, about 1,026 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS4 2BQ?

LS4 2BQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,439 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS4 2BQ (Burley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds Central and Headingley covering LS4 2BQ is Alex Sobel (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joe Ingham (Green Party).

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