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LS4 2QF

Birfed Crescent

Kirkstall

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Detailed insights for LS4 2QF

Overview

Postcode LS4 2QF 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 Kirkstall area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkstall is £47,844 per year. The nearest station is Headingley, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kirkstall Wildflower Garden.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
35.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Kirkstall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,018 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kirkstall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.4%

Approximately 35.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Kirkstall is £47,844 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from LS4 2QF.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Headingley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS4 2QF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Headingley

N/A

Walking directions to Headingley
0.7 mi

Burley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Burley Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS4 2QF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKirkstall Wildflower GardenSmallWalking directions to Kirkstall Wildflower Garden

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
4,184.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
64.72(+639%)
Violence and sexual offences
57.81(+31%)
Vehicle crime
21.25(+277%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.75(+45%)
Public order
15.32(+73%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
182
73.98%
Other White
20
8.13%
Indian
13
5.28%
Other
8
3.25%
African
6
2.44%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
40.2%
No qualifications
40
19.61%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
14.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
7.84%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
44
33.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
29.23%
Owns with a mortgage
24
18.46%
Owns outright
17
13.08%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.08%
Total households: 130

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 2QF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS4 2QF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 20251A, Birfed Crescent, Leeds, LS4 2QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
31 Jul 202511, Birfed Crescent, Leeds, LS4 2QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
23 Jun 202511, Birfed Crescent, Leeds, LS4 2QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
20 Feb 202610, Eden Gardens, Leeds, LS4 2TQSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
01 Sept 202518, Eden Gardens, Leeds, LS4 2TQSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the LS4 2QF postcode area, located within Kirkstall, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS4 2QF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBeecroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryKirkstall Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS4 2QF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS4 2QF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier154-160 Kirkstall Hill, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS4 2SXWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miSparKirkstall Road, Burley, Leeds, LS4 2QDWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miMorrisons1 Savins Mill Way, Leeds, LS5 3RPWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miOne Stop345 Burley Road, Burley, Leeds, LS4 2PXWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miAsda385 Kirkstall Road, Burley, Leeds, LS4 2EZWalking directions to Asda

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 2QF, 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)KirkstallE02002374
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 045AE01011477
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS4 2QF

Is LS4 2QF (Kirkstall) safe?

The area around LS4 2QF records about 153 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near LS4 2QF?

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

What schools are near LS4 2QF?

There are 11 schools close to LS4 2QF, including Beecroft Primary School (Outstanding), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good) and Kirkstall Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS4 2QF?

The closest station to LS4 2QF is Headingley, about 741 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS4 2QF?

LS4 2QF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,018 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS4 2QF (Kirkstall) in Parliament and on the local council?

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