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LS4 2QD

Kirkstall Road

Kirkstall

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Detailed insights for LS4 2QD

Overview

Postcode LS4 2QD 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 Headingley, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Burley Bottom Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
169
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

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

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 83 ft away from LS4 2QD.

Flood risk

Low

Burley near LS4 2QD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Headingley located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS4 2QD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Headingley

N/A

Walking directions to Headingley
0.6 mi

Burley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Burley Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS4 2QD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBurley Bottom ParkSmallWalking directions to Burley Bottom Park

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
1,554.8 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
199
70.82%
Other White
27
9.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
4.63%
Caribbean
8
2.85%
Chinese
7
2.49%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
50%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.75%
No qualifications
35
14.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
8.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.56%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
37.24%
Owns outright
45
31.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
28.97%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.38%
Shared ownership
1
0.69%
Total households: 145

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS4 2QD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS4 2QD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 2025428, Kirkstall Road, Leeds, LS4 2QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£196,000
31 Jul 202510, Burley Wood Court, 462, Kirkstall Road, Leeds, LS4 2QDFlatsLeasehold£123,500
27 May 2025422, Kirkstall Road, Leeds, LS4 2QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
28 Mar 2025492, Kirkstall Road, Leeds, LS4 2QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
26 Jun 202679, Burley Wood Crescent, Leeds, LS4 2QQTerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the LS4 2QD postcode area, located within Burley, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS4 2QD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKirkstall Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBeecroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS4 2QD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS4 2QD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparKirkstall Road, Burley, Leeds, LS4 2QDWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miPremier154-160 Kirkstall Hill, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS4 2SXWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miOne Stop345 Burley Road, Burley, Leeds, LS4 2PXWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miAsda385 Kirkstall Road, Burley, Leeds, LS4 2EZWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miSt Michaels Stores52 St Michaels Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS4 2PDWalking directions to St Michaels Stores

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 2QD, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS4 2QD

Is LS4 2QD (Burley) safe?

The area around LS4 2QD 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 2QD?

The median sale price around LS4 2QD 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 2QD?

There are 10 schools close to LS4 2QD, including Kirkstall Valley Primary School (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good) and Beecroft Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS4 2QD?

The closest station to LS4 2QD is Headingley, about 926 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS4 2QD?

LS4 2QD 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 2QD (Burley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds Central and Headingley covering LS4 2QD 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).