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LS4 2SQ

St Ann's Square

Kirkstall

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Overview

Postcode LS4 2SQ 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 high crime levels, with around 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Burley Bottom Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
81.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Burley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,158 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Burley has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

81.1%

Approximately 81.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS4 2SQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Burley near LS4 2SQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS4 2SQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Headingley

N/A

Walking directions to Headingley
0.4 mi

Burley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Burley Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS4 2SQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBurley Bottom ParkSmallWalking directions to Burley Bottom Park
0.5 miSparrow ParkSmallWalking directions to Sparrow Park

Area Profile

Population
180
Population density
10,584.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.74(-17%)
Shoplifting
30.53(+249%)
Vehicle crime
14.13(+151%)
Burglary
8.48(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.35(-49%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
119
65.75%
Other White
12
6.63%
African
9
4.97%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
4.97%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
4.42%
Total population: 181

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
36
23.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
19.21%
No qualifications
26
17.22%
Level 3 (A level)
26
17.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
14.57%
Total 16+ residents: 151

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
84
79.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
13.21%
Owns with a mortgage
3
2.83%
Social rents from council
2
1.89%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.89%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Kirkstall

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)225
Typical range (middle 50%)£193K – £260K

Based on 225 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Kirkstall area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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£283
Semi-Detached97£258,000£286
Terraced103£211,250£261
Flats19£150,000£265

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£296£248
2026£279£224£283£270
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 2SQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS4 2SQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 2025Room 51, St Anns Lodge, St Anns Lane, Leeds, LS4 2SJOtherLeasehold£17,000
07 Oct 2025Room 5, St Anns Lodge, St Anns Lane, Leeds, LS4 2SJFlatsLeasehold£17,000
23 May 2025Room 17, St Anns Lodge, St Anns Lane, Leeds, LS4 2SJOtherLeasehold£43,000
23 Mar 2026Flat 3, St. Anns Hill, 81, St Anns Lane, Leeds, LS4 2SGFlatsLeasehold£103,000
03 Dec 202518, St Anns Gardens, Leeds, LS4 2SWTerracedFreehold£229,284

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS4 2SQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBeecroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryKirkstall Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LS4 2SQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS4 2SQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier154-160 Kirkstall Hill, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS4 2SXWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miSt Michaels Stores52 St Michaels Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS4 2PDWalking directions to St Michaels Stores
0.3 miOne Stop345 Burley Road, Burley, Leeds, LS4 2PXWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miVillage Shop25 Knowle Mount, Leeds, LS4 2PPWalking directions to Village Shop
0.4 miKirkstall Lane Off-licence201 Kirkstall Lane, Leeds, LS6 3EJWalking directions to Kirkstall Lane Off-licence

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 2SQ, 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 056AE01011478
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS4 2SQ

Is LS4 2SQ (Burley) safe?

The area around LS4 2SQ records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2SQ?

The median sale price around LS4 2SQ in Kirkstall is £225,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 225 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS4 2SQ?

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

What is the nearest station to LS4 2SQ?

The closest station to LS4 2SQ is Headingley, about 589 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS4 2SQ?

LS4 2SQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,158 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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