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LS4 2LT

Beechwood Grove

Kirkstall

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Detailed insights for LS4 2LT

Overview

Postcode LS4 2LT 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 126.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Burley is £40,489 per year. The nearest station is Burley Park located about 0.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Burley Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Burley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,994 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Burley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.3%

Approximately 11.3% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 57 ft away from LS4 2LT.

Flood risk

No risk

Burley near LS4 2LT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Burley Park located about 0 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS4 2LT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Burley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Burley Park
0.7 mi

Headingley

N/A

Walking directions to Headingley

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
8,328 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.81(+4%)
Other theft
21.52(+224%)
Public order
14.35(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.14(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.93(+15%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
142
54.83%
Pakistani
49
18.92%
Indian
23
8.88%
Other White
12
4.63%
Other
6
2.32%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
50.66%
Level 3 (A level)
54
23.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
7.93%
No qualifications
16
7.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.73%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
57.55%
Owns with a mortgage
19
17.92%
Owns outright
11
10.38%
Other social rented
9
8.49%
Social rents from council
3
2.83%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Kirkstall

Based on 233 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Kirkstall area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,000 up to £423,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kirkstall 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 Kirkstall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached7£225,000£2,664
Flats18£152,000£2,861
Semi-Detached91£257,000£3,152
Terraced117£211,250£2,741

10 year median price trend in Kirkstall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkstall.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS4 2LT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS4 2LT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 202510, Beechwood Street, Leeds, LS4 2LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
22 Jul 202540, Beechwood Crescent, Leeds, LS4 2LLTerracedFreehold£212,500
22 Jul 202540, Beechwood Crescent, Leeds, LS4 2LLTerracedFreehold£212,500
05 Sept 20254, Beechwood Walk, Leeds, LS4 2LZTerracedFreehold£219,000
25 Jul 20251, Beechwood Walk, Leeds, LS4 2LZTerracedFreehold£216,000

Schools

In the LS4 2LT postcode area, located within Burley, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS4 2LT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBrudenell Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

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

Good

0.4 miPrimarySpring Bank Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS4 2LT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food132 Cardigan Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 1LUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miLiquor Village Plus Drinks Specialist134 Cardigan Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 1LUWalking directions to Liquor Village Plus Drinks Specialist
0.1 miVillage Shop25 Knowle Mount, Leeds, LS4 2PPWalking directions to Village Shop
0.2 miLocal Off Licence127 Cardigan Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 1LUWalking directions to Local Off Licence
0.2 miMakkah Foods129 Brudenell Road, Leeds, LS6 1LSWalking directions to Makkah Foods

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 LS4 2LT, 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 056CE01011481
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS4 2LT

Is LS4 2LT (Burley) safe?

The area around LS4 2LT records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 9 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 2LT?

The median sale price around LS4 2LT in Burley is £225,000 (about £2,901 per square metre) based on 233 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS4 2LT?

There are 12 schools close to LS4 2LT, including Brudenell Primary School (Good), Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good) and Spring Bank Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS4 2LT?

The closest station to LS4 2LT is Burley Park, about 67 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS4 2LT?

LS4 2LT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,994 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.